Also known as parasol whitetop. This bold, upright aster produces dramatic flat-topped clusters of white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers in late summer
Native range: Eastern Canada south through New England, the Great Lakes, and Appalachians to Florida and Alabama
Size: 3-7 feet tall; spreads by rhizome and self-seeding
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to wet sandy or loamy soil; tolerates periodic standing water
Bloom period: July-October
Wildlife value: Larval host for the Pearl Crescent and Harris Checkerspot butterflies; attracts a wide range of bees, wasps, and beneficial insects; seeds eaten by birds
Garden benefits: Dramatic late-season height and presence; excellent cut flower; naturalizes readily; deer resistant; pairs beautifully with native grasses and goldenrods
Also known as parasol whitetop. This bold, upright aster produces dramatic flat-topped clusters of white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers in late summer
Native range: Eastern Canada south through New England, the Great Lakes, and Appalachians to Florida and Alabama
Size: 3-7 feet tall; spreads by rhizome and self-seeding
Growing conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to wet sandy or loamy soil; tolerates periodic standing water
Bloom period: July-October
Wildlife value: Larval host for the Pearl Crescent and Harris Checkerspot butterflies; attracts a wide range of bees, wasps, and beneficial insects; seeds eaten by birds
Garden benefits: Dramatic late-season height and presence; excellent cut flower; naturalizes readily; deer resistant; pairs beautifully with native grasses and goldenrods