When does White Wood Aster bloom?

White Wood Aster blooms from August through October, providing late-season nectar when many other native plants have finished flowering.

What pollinators visit White Wood Aster?

White Wood Aster attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles. The late bloom period makes it especially valuable for fall-migrating butterflies and late-season pollinators.

Where is White Wood Aster native?

White Wood Aster is native to eastern North America, from Maine south to Georgia and west to Michigan and Kentucky. It naturally occurs in woodland areas across 21 states.

What growing conditions does White Wood Aster prefer?

White Wood Aster thrives in partial shade to full shade with medium moisture conditions. It is well-adapted to woodland gardens and naturalized areas.

Is White Wood Aster HOA-friendly?

White Wood Aster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

White Wood Aster

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Eurybia divaricata

Last reviewed: August 2026

White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) is a native perennial wildflower that blooms from August through October across eastern North America. This shade-tolerant plant produces white daisy-like flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and beetles.

Toxicity unknown

White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

AL, CT, DE, GA and 17 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, beetles

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White wood aster is a compact native perennial that produces clusters of small white daisy-like flowers from late summer through fall. This shade-tolerant plant forms neat clumps and provides reliable late-season color when many other plants are finished blooming.

Growing White Wood Aster

Grow White Wood Aster in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

White Wood Aster is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Dies back completely in winter

Wildlife value

Host plant for pearl crescent butterfly.

The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during the crucial late-season period when nectar sources become scarce. Seeds also provide food for songbirds in fall and winter.

Common questions

When does White Wood Aster bloom?: White Wood Aster blooms from August through October, providing late-season nectar when many other native plants have finished flowering.
What pollinators visit White Wood Aster?: White Wood Aster attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles. The late bloom period makes it especially valuable for fall-migrating butterflies and late-season pollinators.
Where is White Wood Aster native?: White Wood Aster is native to eastern North America, from Maine south to Georgia and west to Michigan and Kentucky. It naturally occurs in woodland areas across 21 states.
What growing conditions does White Wood Aster prefer?: White Wood Aster thrives in partial shade to full shade with medium moisture conditions. It is well-adapted to woodland gardens and naturalized areas.
Is White Wood Aster HOA-friendly?: White Wood Aster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.

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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