Schreber's Aster
Eurybia schreberi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CT, DE, IA, IL and 17 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Schreber's aster is a native wildflower that produces clusters of small white to pale lavender daisy-like flowers from summer through early fall. This compact perennial forms neat clumps with heart-shaped leaves and works well in partial shade areas where many other flowering plants struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Schreber's Aster takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Has wild aster appearance that most HOAs consider weedy
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare ground
- Small flowers may not register as intentional landscaping
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles during its long blooming period. Seeds provide food for songbirds in fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Schreber's Aster need?
- Schreber's Aster grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Schreber's Aster bloom?
- Schreber's Aster blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Schreber's Aster native?
- Schreber's Aster (Eurybia schreberi) is native to CT, DE, IA, IL and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Schreber's Aster attract?
- Schreber's Aster draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Schreber's Aster HOA-friendly?
- Schreber's Aster takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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