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(Aster ageratoides)
White Wood Aster (Aster ageratoides)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Birkenhead, United Kingdom
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 11" - 168" | 28" | Your precipitation may be insufficient for this plant. Irrigate N" / year. | Irrigate N" / year |
| • High Temp. | 47°F - 94°F | 69°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -26°F - 64°F | 35°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.
Summary
Aster ageratoides, commonly known as White Wood Aster, is a perennial herb native to forest margins, grasslands, and stream banks in East Asia, including countries like China, Korea, and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) and spreads 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) wide. The plant forms clumps of heart-shaped, dark green leaves and produces an abundance of star-shaped, white flowers with yellow centers from late summer to fall. The flowers are modestly showy and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
White Wood Aster is valued for its late-season blooms and its ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used for border planting and as ground cover. This aster prefers partial shade but can tolerate full shade and requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It is relatively low maintenance, but deadheading can encourage additional blooming. While generally disease-resistant, it can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew or rust.CC BY-SA 4.0
White Wood Aster is valued for its late-season blooms and its ability to thrive in shaded conditions, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and naturalized areas. It is also used for border planting and as ground cover. This aster prefers partial shade but can tolerate full shade and requires well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It is relatively low maintenance, but deadheading can encourage additional blooming. While generally disease-resistant, it can occasionally suffer from powdery mildew or rust.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.25-3.25 feet
- Width: 1.75-3.25 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Cream
- Flowering Season: Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Forest margins, grasslands, and stream banks in East Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Upland Aster, Siberian Aster
Scientific Names: Aster ageratoides, ? harae, Aster adustus, Aster adustus, Aster ageratoides f. adustus, Aster ageratoides f. albiflorus, Aster ageratoides f. leucanthus, Aster ageratoides f. luxurifolius, Aster ageratoides f. stenophyllus
GBIF Accepted Name: Aster ageratoides