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Also Known As

Aster ericoides 'First Snow'
First Snow Aster
First Snow Aster-Heath

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 36"-40"

planting zones

3a-9b

3.5" | $16

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Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow' plant details

Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 40 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: cottage garden, mounding, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

My FAVORITE Aster! This ‘Heath Aster’ has horizontal stems, only 4” tall and spreading across the ground to about 2’ eventually. The Sept Oct bloom is INCREDIBLE when the bright white tiny flowers blanket the plants – everyone stops to admire them! Easy in full sun, not fussy about soil, average water to dryish; attracts bees and butterflies as well as customers! USDA Z3-9

By: Secret Garden Growers

An Intrinisc Introduction! Selected along the railroad tracks in Glenview on the way home from The Farmer's Market. Billowing mounds grow 2' + and are covered with white flowers in October. Needle like foliage. Full sun, well drained soil.

By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

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How to Grow Symphyotrichum ericoides 'First Snow'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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