Umbellate Aster
Aster umbellatus
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Umbellate aster is a tall perennial wildflower that produces clusters of small white flowers from summer through fall. This native plant forms clumps and can reach up to 5 feet tall, making it suitable for back borders or naturalized areas. It dies back completely in winter and emerges fresh each spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Umbellate 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.
- Very tall and can appear weedy
- Dies back completely leaving bare ground in winter
- May spread and look uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The abundant small flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for birds in late fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Umbellate Aster need?
- Umbellate Aster grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Umbellate Aster bloom?
- Umbellate Aster blooms in July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Umbellate Aster native?
- Umbellate Aster (Aster umbellatus) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 30 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Umbellate Aster attract?
- Umbellate Aster draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Umbellate Aster HOA-friendly?
- Umbellate 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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