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Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' (White wood aster 'Eastern Star')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star'
Other names
White wood aster 'Eastern Star', Aster corymbosus 'Eastern Star', Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star', Eurybia divaricata Raiche form
Genus
Eurybia Eurybia
Variety or Cultivar
'Eastern Star' _ 'Eastern Star' is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with wiry, arching, dark purple stems bearing lance-shaped to heart-shaped, sharply toothed, mid-green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, loose corymbs of white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' (White wood aster 'Eastern Star') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade and drier conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
Botanical name
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star'
Other names
White wood aster 'Eastern Star', Aster corymbosus 'Eastern Star', Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star', Eurybia divaricata Raiche form
Genus
Eurybia Eurybia
Variety or Cultivar
'Eastern Star' _ 'Eastern Star' is a compact, clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with wiry, arching, dark purple stems bearing lance-shaped to heart-shaped, sharply toothed, mid-green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, loose corymbs of white flower heads with yellow central discs.
Native to
Eastern North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' (White wood aster 'Eastern Star') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Underplanting, Wildflower, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full shade and drier conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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COMPANION PLANTS
Great for planting with hostas, astilbes, polemonium and other perennials that are getting ragged by September.
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