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Eurybia divaricata (White wood aster)
Bloodworth, Stefan

Eurybia divaricata (L.) Nesom

White wood aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonyms: Aster divaricatus

USDA Symbol: EUDI16

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The very young leaves of this species may be cooked and eaten as greens. (Niering)

Listed as a threatened species in Canada by SARA (Species at Risk Act) but not a species of concern in its US range.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Green , Brown

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Low
Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8) , Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Tolerates dry soil, shade to part shade neutral to slightly acidic conditions.
Conditions Comments: Vigorous or agressive, even in dry shade.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds
Description: Can be started from seed, by dividing clumps in early spring or allowed to spread on its own.
Seed Collection: Seeds mature in late fall.

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Edge of the Woods Native Plant Nursery - Orefield, PA
Amandas Garden - Springwater, NY
Enchanter's Garden - Hinton, WV
American Native Nursery - Quakertown, PA
Toadshade Wildflower Farm - Frenchtown, NJ

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is either on display or available from the following:

Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE

Bibliography

Bibref 928 - 100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens (2005) Johnson, L.; A. Leyerle
Bibref 199 - National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers : Eastern Region (2001) J. W. Thieret; W. A. Niering; N. C. Olmstead
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Eurybia divaricata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Eurybia divaricata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eurybia divaricata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-10-16
Research By: TWC Staff

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