Eurybia divaricata
White wood aster, Aster corymbosus, Aster divaricatus
Eurybia Eurybia
E. divaricata - E. divaricata is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with wiry, arching, dark purple stems bearing lance-shaped to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, loose corymbs of white flower heads with yellow to red central discs.
Eurybia divaricata is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn.
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Underplanting, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Grow in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade and drier conditions.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
Eurybia divaricata
White wood aster, Aster corymbosus, Aster divaricatus
Eurybia Eurybia
E. divaricata - E. divaricata is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with wiry, arching, dark purple stems bearing lance-shaped to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and, from midsummer into autumn, loose corymbs of white flower heads with yellow to red central discs.
Eastern North America
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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White in Summer; White in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back in late autumn.
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Division, Seed
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Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.75m after 2-5 years.
Underplanting, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Grow in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade and drier conditions.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster)
Asterleafhopper
Macrosteles quadrilineatus
Insect
Absent
2
4
Leafhopper pest native to North America; where it is responsible for purple top wilt disease of potatoes and aster yellows in lettuce. Not known to be present in the UK or elsewhere in the EU and statutory action will be taken in response to confirmed findings.
Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster)
Corn borer; Corn moth; European corn borer; European maize borer; European stalk borer; Maize pyralid
Ostrinia nubilalis
Insect
Present (Limited)
3
3
Polyphagous boring pest present in the UK since the 1930’s. A maize-affecting race was detected for the first time in 2010. Industry may wish to monitor for its presence and mitigate against impacts.
Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster)
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
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Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
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