Flat-topped Aster, Parasol Whitetop
Also Known As:
Umbellate AsterBotanical Name:
Aster umbellatus- AKA Doellingeria umbellata
- Flat-topped cluster of small white flowers
- Flowers appear earlier than most aster
- Narrow leaves with distinctive veins
- Leaves are smooth when rubbed one direction, and rough the other way
- Bloom Time: Late July
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- White
Height
100 cm-175 cm
Spread
30 cm-50 cm
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Flat-topped Aster, Parasol Whitetop
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Native to Ontario
- Salt Tolerant
Flowering Time
- Lt. Sum-Fall
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
- Roadside planting
- Woodland/woods edge
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Grows best in full to partial sun, in wet to moist conditions. Soil should consist of plenty of organic material to hold moisture. Drought conditions will cause this aster to go into early dormancy. Plant height and width vary depending on location and soil moisture. Naturally found in highly fertile, low-lying areas along streams, ponds and woodland edges.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario
Size: PL50
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