Snow Flurry Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry')
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Deciduous Perennial in the Asteraceae Family
 
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Teaser Unique compact, spreading habit with grey-green leaves on arched stems. The frothy white flowers bloom even in dry soil and full sun.

Symphyotrichum ericoides, or Heath Aster, is a versatile native North American perennial that offers attractive flowers and foliage throughout the growing season. This aster species typically grows 1-3 feet tall and wide, forming a bushy, upright clump of slender, branching stems.

The plant's narrow, linear leaves have a heath-like appearance, giving rise to the common name. In late summer to fall, Heath Aster is adorned with an abundance of tiny, white to pale pink daisy-like flowers that create a delicate, hazy effect when massed together. These blooms attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths.

Adaptable and low-maintenance, Symphyotrichum ericoides thrives in full sun to partial shade and a wide range of well-drained soil types, from dry to average moisture conditions. Its compact, spreading habit makes it well-suited for use as a groundcover, in rock gardens, along borders, or naturalized in meadows and prairies.


 

Plant Data

Mature Size 6 - 8 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 3a - 9b (Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags Deciduous, Dry, Full Sun, Medium, Perennial, Popular For Fall
Bloom Period September to October
Flower Color White With Yellow Centers
 

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