Eurybia divaricata (White Woodland Aster)

Eurybia divaricata is native to Eastern America and typically grows in the wild in dry open woods.

Eurybia divaricata (White Woodland Aster), previously known as Aster divaricatus is a herbaceous perennial bearing clusters of bright fragrant white flowers in late summer. This aster is able to be grown in dry shade, making it an excellent understory plant. It can handle both frost and humidity. Height 1m.

Aster divaricatus can take the place of Gypsophila in floral arrangements.

These are easy to grow plants from seeds. Seeds must have a cold spell to break dormancy. If you don't live in a cold enough area, place seeds in the fridge in a water tight container for 6 weeks before sowing. Sow seeds on the surface of the soil as they need light to germinate. . Water and keep damp but not wet. Seeds will germinate when temperatures are around 20C. Grow plant to around 10cm, harden off and transplant into the garden.

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$5.00 - 20 open pollinated seeds

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