‘Eastern Star’ is noted for its compact size, dark stems and floriferous bloom in shady conditions. It is a stout, leafy plant that produces shiny, dark mahagony stems to 12-18” tall. Leaves are heart-shaped, stalked and sharply-toothed. Small but abundant daisy-like asters (to 3/4” diameter) with white rays and yellow centers bloom.
Type: Perennial
Native
Zone: 3 to 8
Height: 1.00 to 1.50 feet
Spread: 1.50 to 1.50 feet
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Description: White with yellow to red centers
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flower: Showy
Attracts: Butterflies
Tolerate: Drought, Heavy Shade, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil