White wood aster is one of several native flowers that thrive in the dry, acidic shade so typical of New England. Blooming well into fall and yielding fluffy bunches of seeds thereafter, this easy-going species works just as well in all but full-sun.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Sun |
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Part Shade |
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Shade |
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(82) Acadian Plains and Hills |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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Ornamental Interest
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Attracts Wildlife
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Host Plant |
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Pollinator Powerhouse Plant |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Attracts Bees |
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Tolerance
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Drought Tolerant |
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Urban Environment |
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Additional Attributes
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Landscape Use
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Naturalize |
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Massing |
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Rain Garden |
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Growth Habit
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