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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Schreber's Aster

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Eurybia schreberi

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Schreber's Aster (Eurybia schreberi) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Piedmont Northeastern Highlands Northeastern Coastal Zone Northern Allegheny Plateau Erie Drift Plain Northern Forests Northern Piedmont Southeastern Plains Blue Ridge Ridge and Valley Central Appalachians Western Allegheny Plateau Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands

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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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