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Beginner
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1m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Aster divaricatus
Other names: White wood aster, Aster corymbosus
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Genus: Aster
Species: A. divaricatus - A. divaricatus is a bushy, upright perennial with rigid branches bearing small dark-green, spiny leaves and dense clusters of long-lasting white daisy-like flowers in late autumn.
Aster divaricatus is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Yellow in Autumn
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Climbing, Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Companion planting: Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
Plant with:
Hosta 'Francee' (Plantain lily 'Francee'), Astilbe glaberrima var. saxatilis (Glaucous rock astilbe)
Aster divaricatus (White wood aster) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Containers
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open, sunny position. The plant may need staking as it grows.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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