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Source: Krzysztof Ziarnek
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Eurybia divaricata
White Wood Aster
Aster à rameaux étalés

Obsolete Names

white heart-leaved aster
aster divariqué
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: White Bloom period: Aug - Sep
Max Height: 2.0 feet
Max Width: 3.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
Part shade More than 2 or 3 hours but less than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Perennial plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
beginner friendly Suitable for beginner gardeners
does not spread Does not spread uncontrollably
plant germinate easy Easy to germinate
Landscape uses:
row garden Suitable for Right of Way gardens
container suitable Suitable for container garden
school garden Suitable for school gardens
boulevard garden tolerant Tolerates boulevard garden conditions
Ecological Benefits:
Pollinator garden Supports pollinators
butterfly host Butterfly host
keystones species Keystone species
Tolerates:
Salt Tolerant Tolerates salt conditions
limestone Tolerant Tolerates limestone conditions
sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Special Features and Considerations:
plant endangered This plant is endangered

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: No

Distribution according to VASCAN

Distribution: Eurybia divaricata
Ephemeral Native Introduced Excluded Extirpated Doubtful Absent
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Thrives in Ecozones

  • Atlantic Maritime
  • Mixed Wood Plains

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Eurybia divaricata

No butterfly data available for this plant.

Specialized Bees Supported by Eurybia divaricata

  • Andrena asteris
  • Andrena canadensis
  • Andrena placata
  • Andrena simplex
  • Melissodes druriellus
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.

Complementary Plants

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
  • Aegopodium podagraria (Goutweed)
  • Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
  • Pachysandra terminalis (Japanese Pachysandra)
  • Funkia) (Hosta)
  • Symphiotrichum (Non-Native Aster)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Surface sow
  • Sow by February
  • Stratification duration: 60 days

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: October
  • Harvesting indicator: Seeds have become fluffy and can be easily removed by shaking on gently pulling off from stem
  • Harvesting mean: Shake seed head in paper bag
  • Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
  • Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/4 teaspoon
  • Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
  • At least one cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Inadequate information on toxicity found.