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About This Plant
Formerly known by the Latin name Aster umbellatus, flat-topped white aster produces many long-lasting, cream-colored blooms that dull to a light yellow as they age. It blooms earlier than most asters, in July, and does well in moist soils with full sun.
Plant Details
Environment
Attributes
- Plant Types
- Peak Bloom Seasons
- Leaf Retentions
- Growth Rates
- Mature Plant Heights
- Maximum Plant Width
- Bloom Colors
- Bloom Times
- Additional Features
Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Mammals and larger bird species enjoy eating the foliage of flat-topped white aster, so it is best to grow fenced in until it is well established.
Alternate Names
Parasol Whitetop, Parasol White-top, Tall Flat-topped White Aster, Tall White Aster
