Arrowleaf Aster
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Symphyotrichum urophyllum
Symphyotrichum urophyllum, commonly known as the White Arrowleaf Aster, is an herbaceous perennial that forms a semi-evergreen rosette of basal leaves up to 10 inches across. In the spring, this plant sends up one or more upright to ascending stems with alternate leaves. The stems are light green, yellowish green, round, and somewhat fragile.
The plant produces a cluster of numerous, short-stalked, daisy-like flowers at the top, emerging from the upper leaf axils. The flowers are ½ to ¾ inches across, with 8 to 15 white to pale blue petals (ray flowers) surrounding a pale yellow center disk that turns reddish as they age.
The distinctive leaves of the Arrowleaf Aster set it apart from other asters with small, white flowers. While several other asters have heart-shaped leaves, they have blue to violet flowers in more open clusters and broader phyllaries that are pressed close, not flaring out.
Height: 3’-4'
Spread: 1'-3'
Bloom: August-October
Light: Part Shade
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
