Flat Topped Aster

Doellingeria umbellata

Plant Characteristics:

• Duration: Perennial 
• Habit: Herb  
• Size class: 3-6 ft. 
• Native Habitat: Moist thickets, meadows and wood borders 
• Bloom time: July-October 

Growing Conditions 

• Light:
  • Sun
• Soil:
  • Moisture: Moist 
  • Soil pH: Acidic (pH <6.8)  
  • Description: Moist soils

Condition comments:

• Looks best when planted in colonies 
• Can become aggressive 
• Requires little care but benefits from winter cover

Benefits:

• Conspicuous flower 
• Attract butterflies