Aster ericoides ‘Snow Flurry’ (Symphyotrichum ericoides)
Forms a dense carpet and is covered with small single white flowers in September to October
A strong grower with a new look and use
Category: Perennials, Native Selection
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Does well in sandy or clay soils. Generally tolerates poor soils and drought.
Symphyotrichum ericoides, commonly called heath aster, is a native plant that typically occurs in open rocky woods, prairies and along roads and railroads. Ray flowers are usually white, but infrequently blue or pink and center disks are yellow. Distinctive leaves (to 3" long) are narrow (1/4" wide), rigid, linear and heath-like (hence the common name). Good cut flower. Attractive to butterflies.
Genus name comes from the Greek symph meaning coming together and trich meaning hair in possible reference to the flower anthers.
Specific epithet means resembling the genus Erica (heather).
‘Snow Flurry’ is a prostrate heath aster cultivar that typically grows to 4-6” tall and spreads along the ground to form a dense foliage mat. Small, single asters (to 1/2” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers.
No serious insect or disease problems. Mildew resistant.
Aster ericoides ‘Snow Flurry’ (Symphyotrichum ericoides)
Forms a dense carpet and is covered with small single white flowers in September to October
A strong grower with a new look and use
Category: Perennials, Native Selection
Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Bloom Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Does well in sandy or clay soils. Generally tolerates poor soils and drought.
Symphyotrichum ericoides, commonly called heath aster, is a native plant that typically occurs in open rocky woods, prairies and along roads and railroads. Ray flowers are usually white, but infrequently blue or pink and center disks are yellow. Distinctive leaves (to 3" long) are narrow (1/4" wide), rigid, linear and heath-like (hence the common name). Good cut flower. Attractive to butterflies.
Genus name comes from the Greek symph meaning coming together and trich meaning hair in possible reference to the flower anthers.
Specific epithet means resembling the genus Erica (heather).
‘Snow Flurry’ is a prostrate heath aster cultivar that typically grows to 4-6” tall and spreads along the ground to form a dense foliage mat. Small, single asters (to 1/2” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers.
No serious insect or disease problems. Mildew resistant.
