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Symphyotrichum racemosum
Small white American aster
Symphyotrichum racemosum, the small white American aster, might not have the flashy colors of some of its purple cousins, but it more than makes up for it with sheer enthusiasm. Standing 2 to 3 feet tall, this late-season bloomer covers itself in clouds of tiny white flowers that sparkle like confetti along roadsides, meadows, and open woods.
It thrives in full sun to light shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, from dry to moist, making it one of those flexible friends you can count on in the garden. When much of the summer show is fading, this aster steps in with cheerful energy, buzzing with pollinators who treat it like an end-of-season buffet. It’s the plant that proves sometimes the quiet ones really know how to throw the best party.
photo by Jaime McGuigan
Symphyotrichum racemosum
type: Perennial sun needs: Sun water needs: Dry-moist soil height: 3' plant spacing: 2' distance bloom time: August-October bloom color: white salt tolerant. Some salt exposure should not be fatal to the plant but some leaf burning may still occur. Can grow in a container
