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Key characteristics

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

Perennials

Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'

Starshine Japanese Aster

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate; prefers moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

Midsummer through fall

Find this plant

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.

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