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Aster ericoides 'First Snow' (Symphyotrichum) - HEATH ASTER 'FIRST SNOW'
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AST-FIR-SNO
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$8.49
'First Snow' = a bit shorter, densely, well branched and rich blooming selection of native aster.
Late blooming pollinator magnet with clouds of tiny white flowers.
Useful for migrating Monarchs!
Blooming Time: late August - Mid October
Size: clumps 20-24' tall x 24-36" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: average soil, medium to dry soil in full sun or half shade, will tolerate clay soil that is not waterlogged; it is also drought tolerant and can grow in shallower, poor, rocky or sandy soils.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium-dry, medium
Origin: not known, most likely garden origin. The species is native to most of North America (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes, but young plants and shoots may be grazed
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: native bees, butterflies, Monarchs
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: goes well with many native and non-native perennials. Asters = backbone of fall garden and highly valuable pollinator plants. Excellent as cut flower, magnet for insects, butterflies. Sunny flower beds, naturalistic gardens, prairie style garden, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, monarch and butterfly gardens
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Aster ericoides 'First Snow' (Symphyotrichum) - HEATH ASTER 'FIRST SNOW'
$8.49
'First Snow' = a bit shorter, densely, well branched and rich blooming selection of native aster.
Late blooming pollinator magnet with clouds of tiny white flowers.
Useful for migrating Monarchs!
Blooming Time: late August - Mid October
Size: clumps 20-24' tall x 24-36" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: average soil, medium to dry soil in full sun or half shade, will tolerate clay soil that is not waterlogged; it is also drought tolerant and can grow in shallower, poor, rocky or sandy soils.
Moisture Needs: dry to medium-dry, medium
Origin: not known, most likely garden origin. The species is native to most of North America (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes, but young plants and shoots may be grazed
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: native bees, butterflies, Monarchs
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant combinations: goes well with many native and non-native perennials. Asters = backbone of fall garden and highly valuable pollinator plants. Excellent as cut flower, magnet for insects, butterflies. Sunny flower beds, naturalistic gardens, prairie style garden, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, monarch and butterfly gardens
