General info: Aster ericoides, commonly called white heath aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium to dry soils in full sun. This species gets about three feet tall and is drought tolerant. White heath aster is typically found growing along roadways and in open woods. It is adorned with an abundance of white daisy like blooms with yellow centers.

Landscape uses: Aster ericoides is a very attractive native wildflower. This species only gets about three feet tall. Making this a great choice for a perennial border of a pathway or the edge of a garden bed. White heath aster has so many flowers when it goes to bloom. This is a great species to use for cut flowers. It is a very tough species and can survive in dry sandy soils.