Heath aster bursts into fragrant yellow centered, white daisy-like bloom in early fall. Narrow grey-green foliage is an important larval butterfly food. Easy to grow, this tolerant perennial thrives as a groundcover in dry conditions. Butterflies flock to it masses of tiny flowers for nectar.
Image courtesy of Northcreek Nursery
- Lightly fragrant flowers attract butterflies
- A favorite of the orange, Pearl Crescent Butterfly
- Thrives in dry, open sites
- Rhizomatous root system helps stabilize soils
- Deer resistant while providing great cover
Ground Cover
Fragrant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Deer Resistant
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Characteristics and Attributes
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Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Fragrant
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Flower Color:
- White
- Yellow
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Foliage Color:
- Green
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Programs:
- American Beauties Native Plants®
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Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
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Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
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Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
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