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Eurybia divaricata
Eurybia divaricata (L.) G.L. Nesom
White Wood Aster
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Aster boykinii, Aster carmesinus, Aster castaneus, Aster claytonii, Aster divaricatus, Aster excavatus, Aster flexilis, Aster stilettiformis, Aster tenebrosus
USDA Symbol: EUDI16
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Listed as a threatened species in Canada by SARA (Species at Risk Act) but not a species of concern in its US range.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall, often shorter.
Fruit: Fruit is a cypsela (pl. cypselae). Though technically incorrect, the fruit is often referred to as an achene.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , BrownBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , KY , MA , MD , ME , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON , QC
Native Habitat: Woodland
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8) , Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Tolerates dry soil, shade to part shade neutral to slightly acidic conditions.
Conditions Comments: Vigorous or agressive, even in dry shade.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesAttracts: Butterflies
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsDescription: Can be started from seed, by dividing clumps in early spring or allowed to spread on it's own.
Seed Collection: Seeds mature in late fall.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Delaware Nature Society - Hockessin, DE
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 928 - 100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens (2005) Johnson, L.; A. LeyerleBibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.
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Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Additional resources
USDA: Find Eurybia divaricata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Eurybia divaricata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Eurybia divaricata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-27Research By: TWC Staff