Creeping White Prairie Aster

Symphyotrichum falcatum

Also known as: White Prairie Aster, White Heath Aster

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions: Sun to Part Shade
Soil Conditions: All Soil Conditions
Chinook Exposure: All Exposures
Size: 6-30" T and clumping
Bloom Period: July - October
Bloom Colour: White occasionally pink or blue
Growth Habit: Moderate
Spreads By: Seeds
Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

  

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous

This item will ship from: Wild About Flowers
Seed Price: $4.00
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 Plug Price: $5.00
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Symphyotrichum falcatum (Creeping White Prairie Aster) Symphyotrichum falcatum (Creeping White Prairie Aster) Symphyotrichum falcatum (Creeping White Prairie Aster)

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: White nickel-sized flowers appear in mid-summer on full spikes. This drought tolerant Aster likes it hot and dry which makes it a good choice for exposed hot gardens that get little attention or extra water and great for naturalized low maintenance spaces. Its abundance of white flowers (sometimes pink or blue) in mid to late summer that are great for bringing in bees and butterflies.

Found in Nature: Dry prairie and hillsides, streambanks, lake edges

Distribution: Western North America

Notes: Formerly known as Aster falcatum

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.