Eastern Star Aster

About this plant

Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star', also known as the Eastern Star Aster, is a brilliant selection for adding late-season interest to your garden. This exceptional perennial produces a cloud of starry white flowers with bright yellow centers, creating a captivating display against its dark green foliage. Ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or naturalized areas, 'Eastern Star' offers an airy elegance that complements a variety of planting schemes. Its graceful form and abundant blooms provide essential nectar for pollinators when many other plants have faded, ensuring your garden remains vibrant and buzzing with life through fall. Easy to grow and adaptable, 'Eastern Star' naturalizes beautifully, creating a stunning tapestry of white. This cultivar is known for its strong, upright habit, ensuring a tidy and attractive appearance throughout the growing season.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Appreciates consistent moisture, especially during dry periods. Can tolerate some drought once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage tidiness, though not strictly necessary for continued blooming. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring to maintain vigor.