| | | Family | Compositae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft) | | Spread | 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | low to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Aster divaricatus (white wood aster) bears showy and white blossoms during late summer to mid-fall. This herbaceous perennial has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, wild flower and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Butterflies are attracted to Aster divaricatus . This plant has a natural ability to resist rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought. | | |