A wonderful shade tolerant aster, clusters of 1 inch wide white flowers with bronzy-purple centers are borne on dark zig-zag upright stems from August through October, the leaves are toothed, heart-shaped & 5-7 inch long, clump forming, attracts butterflies, host plant for Silvery Checkerspot (Chlosyne nycteis), & Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos), drought resistant. (Yes - you heard us right - it does well in dry shade!!)
1-3 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-8b
Perennial
Native Range: s. On & QC, south to GA & AL
Germination - Easy: Cold stratify 8 weeks
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