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Reveal, James L.

Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata

Doellingeria umbellata (Mill.) Nees var. umbellata

Parasol Whitetop, Flat-top Aster

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Synonym(s): Aster umbellatus

USDA Symbol: doumu

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

The rigid, erect stems of this perennial are much-branched at the top and grow to a height of 5 ft. Leaves are long and narrow and the small, white flowers, with yellow to pink centers, are clustered at branch ends.

Slowly forms large colonies. (Ontario Native Plants 2002)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC
Native Distribution: Nf. to Man., s. to FL & LA
Native Habitat: Moist thickets, meadows & wood borders

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Acidic (pH<6.8)
Soil Description: Moist soils.
Conditions Comments: Looks best when planted in colonies. Can become aggressive. Requires little care but benefits from wintercover.

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Pearly Crescent, Harris Checkerspot

Propagation

Description: Seeds sown in fall will produce blooms the second year. May also be multiplied by division.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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View propagation protocol from Native Plants Network.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE

Additional resources

USDA: Find Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Doellingeria umbellata var. umbellata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-08-03
Research By: TWC Staff

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