White Wood Aster
White Wood Aster – Eurybia (Aster) divaricata – is an herbaceous perennial found in the eastern U.S. This plant, with lush green foliage and dark stems, is hard to beat in summer. Then, in the late summer, one tiny white bloom will appear, then two more, until it is covered with white blooms that last for more than a month. Like many asters, it blooms when few other plants do and is invaluable as pollinator forage and for people who enjoy the blooms. Remember this, and never plant a garden without some asters!
Narrowleaf Silkgrass
Narrowleaf Silkgrass – Pityopsis graminifolia – is a perennial member of the Aster (Asteraceae) family. It does very well in our region, unless you pamper it, fertilize it, give it rich soil, and otherwise coddle it! This plant attracts pollinators and is often used in xeriscape gardens to reduce erosion.