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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: Approximately 21 inches
Width: Up to 36 inches
Flower color: White with yellow centers, aging to dusky rose
Foliage color: Deep green with dark veins; stems are dark green to nearly black
Bloom time: September to October
Light: Partial to full shade
Water: Moist, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; spreads by rhizomes and seeds
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies; seeds are enjoyed by songbirds like goldfinches and juncos

Perennials

Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star'

Eastern Star White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata 'Eastern Star' is a compact, clump-forming perennial native to the eastern United States, particularly the Appalachian region. This cultivar is distinguished by its dark, nearly black, glossy stems and heart-shaped, sharply toothed leaves with prominent dark veins. In late summer to early fall, it produces an abundance of small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers, creating a delicate and attractive display in shaded garden areas.

Light

Partial to full shade

Water

Moist, well-drained soil

Bloom time

September to October

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Shade Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Bird Gardens

Companion plants

Japanese forest grass · Astilbes · Heucheras · Siberian bugloss · Sweet woodruff · Foamflowers

Design tip

Foliage and form do most of the work here, so lean on texture and repetition rather than one flowering moment. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.

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