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Doellingeria umbellata

flat top aster, tall white aster (Aster umbellatus)

The nectar and pollen of this plant attract both long- and short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, butterflies (including the Harris's Checkerspot butterfly), beetles, and other insects. This tall, late-bloomer is as visually striking as it is ecologically useful.

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Height: 36-84 in
Spread: 3-4 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Massing
Meadow garden
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


flat top aster - Doellingeria umbellata from Native Plant Trust
flat top aster - Doellingeria umbellata from Native Plant Trust
flat top aster - Doellingeria umbellata from Native Plant Trust
flat top aster - Doellingeria umbellata from Native Plant Trust