Symphyotrichum ericoides

Heath Aster

Shorter Aster with white fall flowers. Attractive, tidy plant that demands well drained soils. Attracts honeybees, butterflies and parasitic wasps. Deer resistant

  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Dry
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: August, September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 5 To 8
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Fall Color
    • Drought Tolerant
    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Rounded
  • Light Conditions

    • Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Dry Prairie
    • Mesis Prairie
  • Flower Color

    • White
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 12" to 18"
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Fine
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 1/2"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Dry
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg