Aster divaricatus
White Wood Aster
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White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Description
Eurybia divaricata (formerly Aster divaricatus), commonly known as the white wood aster, is an herbaceous plant native to eastern North America. It occurs in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian mountains, though it is also present in southeastern Canada, but only in about 25 populations in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Blooming
Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.
White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Growth
There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.
White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.
White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Pest
Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.
White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Soil fertility depends upon species.
