General Culture:

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Thrives in shade and tolerates dry conditions. Good air circulation and some morning sun help reduce incidence of foliar diseases. Propagate by division in spring. Plants do not come true from seed, so consideration should be given to cutting back stems after flowering to prevent self-seeding.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

‘Eastern Star’ is a white wood aster that is noted for its compact size, dark stems and floriferous bloom in shady conditions. It is a stout, leafy plant that produces shiny, dark mahagony stems to 12-18” tall. Leaves are heart-shaped, stalked and sharply-toothed. Small but abundant daisy-like asters (to 3/4” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers bloom, often profusely, from late summer to early fall. Flowers are attractive to butterflies.