Heath Aster 'Snow Flurry'
- Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry'
- Garden: Beneficial Insects and Compost Garden, Xeriscaping Garden
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun
- Moisture Requirements: Dry
Plant Information
Beautiful, compact plant, which literally is covered in tiny, white flowers in autumn. Its blossoms resemble those of the heath plants of the British moors. This aster is perfectly suited to our climate and spreads by rhizomes to form strong, tight bushes of small leaves. Clumps can get large, especially in good soil. Native to prairies. Great for poor, dry soils. Best in full sun. Does very well in soil that is well-drained. Can be aggressive in rich soils. Height: 1 to 2 feet Spread: 2 to 3 feet Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials Color: White Fall Color Sun Exposure: Full Sun Season of Interest: Late (July - frost), Winter (Nov - Mar) Soil Moisture: Dry Wildlife Benefit: Food/Pollinators, Butterfly / Moth Nectar Animal Resistance: Deer Resistant Nature Attracting: Butterfly, Pollinators/Beneficial Insects