tall flat-topped white aster
Also known as: parasol whitetop; tall white aster
A deciduous perennial forming spreading clumps of sturdy, upright stems to 1.5m tall clothed in broad, lance-shaped leaves up to 16cm long. In summer the stems are topped with flat, wide heads of small, yellow-centred white flowers that are followed by silvery, fluffy seedheads in autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- tall flat-topped white aster (Doellingeria umbellata)
- Genus
- Doellingeria
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tall flat-topped white aster
Distribution map
Eastern North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tall flat-topped white aster
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tall flat-topped white aster care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningCut back in late autumn or early spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
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