Eurybia divaricata
(White Wood Aster)

Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Eastern USA, Maine to Georgia
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H7
Height - up to 60cm
Width - 60cm
Location - The Spring Garden

Description: A clump-forming herbaceous Perennial with a bushy, spreading habit. Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape with pointed tips. The leaves are held on conspicuous black stems. The flowerheads are composed of slender white petals (ray florets) surrounding a central cluster of golden yellow Disc florets that turn to reddish-purple with age. The flowers are held in Corymbs atop upright stems and are produced from midsummer into mid-autumn. One of the few asters that will thrive in a shady position. Attractive to pollinating insects.

Synonym - Aster divaricatus, A. Corymbosus

Flower:

Daisy-like flowers are composted of slender white ray florets (petals) surrounding a central cluster of golden yellow disc florets that age to reddish-purple. The daisies are held in corymbs atop black, upright stems and are produced from July into October.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets held in corymbs

Flowering time: July, August, September, October

Foliage:

Mid to dark green leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape with Cordate bases. The leaves gradually become smaller and more triangular higher up the stem. The leaves are Alternately arranged on nearly black, wiry stems and have Dentate margins.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Ovate to lanceolate

Propagation:

Division, cuttings, seed.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.