Eastern Silver Aster
Symphyotrichum concolor
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, DE, FL, GA and 12 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Eastern silver aster is a compact perennial wildflower with silvery-green foliage and masses of small white daisy-like flowers in fall. This drought-tolerant native maintains an evergreen appearance year-round and provides late-season color when many other plants are fading.
In an HOA neighborhood
Eastern Silver Aster is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: foundation, mid zone.
- May spread beyond intended boundaries
- Flowers can look messy as they fade
Wildlife value
Blooms during fall migration when butterflies and bees need nectar sources most. The flowers attract a variety of beneficial insects including native bees and beetles.
Common questions
- How much sun does Eastern Silver Aster need?
- Eastern Silver Aster grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Eastern Silver Aster bloom?
- Eastern Silver Aster blooms in September, October, and November.
- Where is Eastern Silver Aster native?
- Eastern Silver Aster (Symphyotrichum concolor) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Eastern Silver Aster attract?
- Eastern Silver Aster draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Eastern Silver Aster HOA-friendly?
- Eastern Silver Aster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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