White Wood Aster
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White Wood Aster
Eurybia divaricata
The White Wood Aster is a lovely flower that blooms in the fall. It has pretty white petals and bright yellow centers, making it a favorite among butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The White Wood Aster has delicate white ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center, giving it a star-like appearance. Its thin, dark stems and heart-shaped leaves help it stand out in shady woodland areas.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEurybia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Also called 'heart-leaved aster' because of its distinctive, jagged, heart-shaped leaves.
Even in the shadiest spots, its bright white flowers can light up a dim forest path.
Its scientific name, divaricata, means 'spreading widely' — just like its cheerful blooms!
Many tiny insect visitors rely on its nectar for energy as summer turns to fall.
Special abilities
Ability
Shade Seeker
White Wood Aster can grow well in deep shade, soaking up sunlight others miss on the forest floor.
Ability
Autumn Feast
This plant has late-season blooms that provide vital nectar for pollinators when other flowers are scarce.
Ability
Spreading Survivor
White Wood Aster has underground stems that help it spread and form colonies, making it a strong survivor.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common eastern bumble bee
Bombus impatiens
visits its flowers for food
pollinates
Monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus
fuels up before migration
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on its leaves and stems
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is White Wood Aster?
30-90 cm
How wide does White Wood Aster spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on White Wood Aster?
1-2 cm
When does White Wood Aster bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is White Wood Aster edible?
No
Is White Wood Aster toxic?
None
What is White Wood Aster's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is White Wood Aster pollinated?
Insect
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