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Herbaceous Perennials

Tall white aster

Doellingeria umbellata (Aster umbellatus)

Zone 1 · Closest to the Water Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone Zone 3 · Upland Zone
Size
Height: 3 to 6 ft Width: 2 to 4 ft
Bloom Color
white
Wetland Indicator Status
FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
Salinity Tolerance
Low to moderate soil salt tolerance; salt spray tolerance is unknown

Notes

Moist soils; sun to part shade

Wildlife Value

Nectar/pollen source for pollinators including bees and butterflies; larval host for pearl crescent and Harris’ checkerspot butterflies