Aster ericoides f. prostratus Snow FlurryHeath aster
Family:Asteraceae
属:紫菀属
common name:Heath aster
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 0.25 to 0.5 feet
Spread: 0.25 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: September - October
Bloom Color: White with yellow centers
Sun: Full sun (only)
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Good drought tolerance.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
慡now 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 cover the foliage in a profuse fall bloom (September-October in St. Louis). Distinctive leaves are mostly 1?long or less (some lower leaves to 2.5?long), quite narrow (to 1/4?wide), rigid and linear. The overall appearance of the leaves is heath-like, hence the common name. Flowers are attractive to butterflies. The species is a Missouri native (see J480) that typically grows in a bushy, somewhat weedy-looking clump to 3?tall and occurs in open rocky woods, prairies and along roads and railroads.
No serious insect or disease problems. Excellent mildew resistance.
Uses:
Rock gardens where it can be sprawled along ledges and over rocks. Effective ground cover. Borders fronts, cottage gardens, open woodland gardens or wild/naturalized areas.
