{"product_id":"aster-divaricatus-eastern-star","title":"Aster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster divaricatus 'Eastern Star'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a graceful native woodland aster with branching stems covered in small white star shaped flowers that brighten shaded gardens in late summer to early fall. Its airy form and abundant blooms bring a naturalistic feel to woodland borders while providing valuable late season resources for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 - 24 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to moist well drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates drier conditions once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species is native to eastern North America and is naturally found in woodland edges, open forests, and shaded areas where it contributes important late season habitat for native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts late season butterflies including Monarchs, Painted Ladies, and skippers which rely on its abundant nectar when fewer flowers are available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which gather nectar and pollen from its numerous small flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides seeds for songbirds after flowering and adds seasonal habitat within native garden settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow its branching habit to fill in while maintaining good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, native plantings, and naturalized areas where its bright flowers can illuminate darker garden spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeuchera americana (American Alumroot)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides attractive foliage and a native woodland companion with similar shade preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds fine textured evergreen foliage that creates a soft ground layer beneath the airy blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeranium maculatum (Wild Geranium)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers spring flowers and attractive foliage that complements the later bloom period of Eastern Star.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActaea racemosa (Black Cohosh)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings tall woodland structure and late season interest in shaded gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolygonatum biflorum (Solomon's Seal)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds graceful arching stems and foliage that pair naturally with woodland asters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":46790555992225,"sku":"ASTER DIVARICATUS EASTERN STAR","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/aster-divaricatus-eastern-star","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}