Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'
Starshine Japanese Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 24 to 28 inches
- Flower color
- White daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Deep green, lance-shaped, toothed leaves
- Bloom time
- Midsummer through fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Maintenance
- Low; resistant to powdery mildew, deer, and rabbits
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
About this plant
Aster ageratoides 'Starshine' is a deciduous perennial originating from Japan, known for its abundant display of small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Blooming from midsummer through autumn, these charming blossoms create a bright contrast against the plant's deep green, lance-shaped foliage.
This cultivar is appreciated for its high resistance to powdery mildew, ensuring the foliage remains healthy and attractive throughout the growing season. 'Starshine' is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its compact, spreading habit and prolonged blooming period make it a versatile choice for borders, cottage gardens, or naturalistic plantings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Bird Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
