White Wood Aster
Eurybia divaricata
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
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.
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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