Heath aster is a common species of dry, upland meadows, thriving in areas with relatively poor soils. It puts on a charming fall display with multiple small, white flowers, and offers great late-season pollinator support. This aster is a great companion for butterfly milkweed, gray goldenrod, and little bluestem, creating a natural northeastern plant community for well-draining or dry soils. In a fertile garden soil, it will be much more aggressive, so use it in the right place! Grows 24-30” tall. LOCAL ECOTYPE.
Heath aster is a common species of dry, upland meadows, thriving in areas with relatively poor soils. It puts on a charming fall display with multiple small, white flowers, and offers great late-season pollinator support. This aster is a great companion for butterfly milkweed, gray goldenrod, and little bluestem, creating a natural northeastern plant community for well-draining or dry soils. In a fertile garden soil, it will be much more aggressive, so use it in the right place! Grows 24-30” tall. LOCAL ECOTYPE.
Height: 18-36”
Bloom Time: late summer to fall
Light: full sun, part shade
Soil: average to dry
Establishment: easy, no special requirements
Deer Resistance: high
Pollinator Support: very high
Other: supports numerous locally at-risk pollinators
Native Range: local ecotype
Seed Origin: NY and CT
