White Heath Aster

Rescue Propagated- This plant was propagated from plants rescued by the Native Plant Rescue Project

White Heath Aster

Symphyotrichum ericoides

Family- Aster

Central Texas Ecoregions- Blackland Prairie, Cross Timbers & Prairies, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau

Light Requirements- Sun, Part Shade

Wildlife Benefit- Bees, Butterflies, Moths

Larval Host Plant- Pearl Crescent Butterfly and Wavy-Lined Emerald Moth

Bloom Time- Sept-November

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 1’- 3’

Width- 2’-3’

Native Habitat- Grassland, Woodland

Additional Information- Great fall bloomer for butterfly gardens. It can spread by rhizomes or reseeding. In the fall it will provide numerous small white flowers.

Biodegradable Pots

Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots. Biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground. I recommend not taking the plants out of the pot before planting, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)