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White Wood Aster
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White Wood Aster

Eurybia divaricata
In the United States: Native · also called White wood aster, Wood aster

Late-season nectar and pollen source for honeybees when many other plants have finished blooming. Shade-tolerant woodland perennial spreading by rhizomes with clusters of small white daisy-like flowers. Often deer-resistant and adaptable to dry to average soils.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
TypePerennial
Sunshade

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