White Heath Aster Flowering
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White Heath Aster

American Beauties Native Plants

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  • Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 1 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

White Heath Aster is a native plant that loves dry, sandy soils and open sites and is an all-around wildlife-supporting superstar. The tiny white daisies bloom late in the summer and last through early fall to support late-season pollinators, plus larvae from the pearl Crescent Butterfly, and other small mammals that eat the foliage and seeds throughout the year. Aster ericoides ‘Snow Flurry’ is native to all parts of North America except California, Nevada, Louisiana, Florida, and Kentucky.  

White Heath Aster is low growing and compact and provides excellent ground cover in areas with dry, poor soil. Mix this native with other meadow flowers for a naturalized wildlife area, or use it in a container with other late-season bloomers as a filler plant. Even though Heath Aster is not deer resistant, the dense growth hides any mild browsing and will regrow quickly. Slugs and snails are rarely an issue because this plant prefers dry areas. White Heath Aster is extremely heat and humidity tolerant, and winter hardy down to USDA zone 3.

White Heath Aster Care

Heath Aster is an herbaceous perennial that prefers lots of sun and little moisture. It grows well in any soil pH, from acidic to alkaline, and will not require annual fertilizing. Water in newly planted asters well and keep the soil consistently moist until the roots are well established. Supplemental watering may occasionally be needed during extremely hot and dry summers or prolonged dry spells in the spring or fall.

White Heath Aster will only need cutting back if it has outgrown its allotted area. The spreading habit is not fast or aggressive, and the overall plant shape is more mounding than spreading. Divide asters in the fall every 3-4 years to rejuvenate flowering or thin an area of ground cover. The best season to divide is early spring, when the plant is still dormant. 

White Heath Aster Spacing

The mature size of White Heath Aster is a modest 1-3 feet high and 12-18 inches wide. Space each plant 15 inches apart when planting as a ground cover. This ensures quick coverage and weed suppression.

White Heath Aster Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type: Perennials
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 1 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Spacing: 12 - 18 Inches
Habit: Spreading
Flower Color(s): White, Yellow
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: Early Fall
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description:
Seasonal Interest: Fall Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Borders, Edging, Groundcovers
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Brand:
Common Name: White Heath Aster
Other Name(s): White Heath Aster
Scientific Name: Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry'

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2-3 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 3-4 year old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.