If you have dry, rocky, shady areas of your garden where nothing else seems to grow, White Wood Aster might just be the solution. This tough-as-nails plant thrives in shade, spreading readily by seed and adding a profusion of airy white blooms to the fall landscape. Plus, it provides vital nectar and pollen resources for insects in the late season as they gather nutrition to migrate or overwinter. This generous plants just keeps on giving!
Conditions: Part shade to full shade; dry to medium soil
Size: 1'-2.5' tall
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bumblebees, halictid bees, and other small pollinators
Photos: Samantha Nestory