Water
Water regularly during the growing season, especially when young plants are establishing. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in late fall and winter.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Also known as Calico Aster · Dense-Flower Aster · Elongate Aster
White Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) is a native perennial with a bushy habit, bearing masses of small white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers in late summer
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Water when top inch of soil is dry.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures once established.
Low
25% intensity
Fertilize sparingly in spring.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, especially when young plants are establishing. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in late fall and winter.
Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Cut back the spent flower stems in late fall or early spring to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent self-seeding if undesired. You can also deadhead spent blooms during the growing season to encourage further flowering and improve aesthetics.
Propagate by division in early spring, separating clumps into smaller sections with roots and at least one growing point. Seeds can be sown in fall or stratified indoors and sown in spring.
Cuttings can be taken from young shoots in late spring or early summer.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years in early spring to refresh the soil and provide more space. Choose a pot with good drainage.
For established garden plants, division serves as a form of renewal and avoids the need for frequent repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where White Heath Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Symphyotrichum |
| Species | Symphyotrichum ericoides |
Similar in genus Symphyotrichum
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