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