Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) is a tough, sun‑loving perennial that brings clouds of delicate white blooms to your garden from July through September. Heath Aster forms tidy mounds of fine foliage and is ideal for rock gardens, sandy soils, and low‑maintenance landscapes.
Growing 1–3 ft. tall and 1–1.5 ft. wide, this resilient native thrives in full sun and well‑drained sand or rocky soil. Its bright white flowers with sunny yellow centers attract a variety of pollinators and serve as an important larval host plant for Pearl Crescent and Silvery Checkerspot butterflies.
Perfect for naturalistic plantings, pollinator gardens, and anyone looking to add long‑lasting seasonal color with minimal fuss.
- Perennial
- Size: 1-3 ft. tall, 1-1.5 ft. wide
- Flower: White, yellow center
- Blooms July to September
- Exposure: Full sun
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Sand, rock
- Attracts bees; larval host for the Pearl Crescent and Silvery Checkerspot butterflies
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