Snow Flurry Aster

A low-growing Heath Aster that blankets your late-season garden in white! The Snow Flurry Aster (Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Snow Flurry') is a charming and unique offering that has a low-growing, spreading habit that transforms garden beds into a sea of delicate white flowers each fall!

This hardy, drought-tolerant US native perennial is a must-have for late-season color, attracting butterflies, bees, and pollinators while requiring minimal maintenance. Whether cascading over rock walls, softening borders, or filling gaps in the garden, Snow Flurry Aster brings effortless beauty to any landscape.

Why You’ll Love Snow Flurry Aster

• Profuse White Blooms – Tiny, Daisy-like flowers completely blanket the plant in fall, resembling a soft snowfall.
• Low-Growing & Spreading Habit – Growing just 4-6 inches tall but spreads up to 24 inches wide, making it ideal for groundcover and slowing erosion on slopes.
• Late-Season Pollinator Magnet – Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators when most flowers have faded.
• Native Hardiness – Heat and cold tolerant, as well as highly adaptable, Snow Flurry keeps its parent's native hardiness.

Where Fo Enjoy Snow Flurry Aster

Like blankets of snow, this sprawling perennial is perfect for filling voids and covering bare ground in the sun! This versatile, low-growing, late-season bloomer is perfect for a variety of garden styles and settings:

• Ground Cover & Borders – Creates a soft, low-growing carpet of green foliage and white flowers.
• Bouquet Accents – These clouds of tiny flowers are gorgeous fillers in both the garden and your floral arrangements indoors!
• Rock Gardens & Slopes – Spreads beautifully over rocky terrain and hard-to-plant areas.
• Cottage & Wildflower Gardens – Complements late-blooming perennials like Goldenrod and Rudbeckia.
• Pollinator & Butterfly Gardens – A vital food source for butterflies and bees in late fall.
• Containers & Edging – Adds cascading texture to patio planters and spillers along pathway borders.
• Mass Plantings – Forms a dense, lush display when planted in large groups.

Care & Maintenance

This tough, resilient perennial thrives with minimal care.

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade.
• Soil: Adapts to well-draining, sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; thrives in poor soil conditions. Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with little care.
• Watering: Water regularly when young; once established, it is highly drought-tolerant.
• Mulching: A light layer of mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Pruning: Trim back in early spring to encourage fresh, compact growth.
• Fertilizing: Not required, but a light feeding in early spring can boost growth.
• Cold Hardy & Heat Tolerant – Thrives in USDA Zones 3-9, adapting to a variety of climates.
• Drought & Deer Resistant – Once established, it needs little water and is unappealing to deer.

Blanket Your Garden In Late-Season Beauty

The Snow Flurry Aster is a stunning, low-maintenance ground cover that provides a dazzling display of white blooms when most plants are fading. Its pollinator-friendly nature, deer resistance, and easy care make it a standout choice for any landscape.

Order today and let Snow Flurry Aster bring a graceful, cascading snowfall of flowers to your garden!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Snow Flurry Aster spread quickly?
Yes, it spreads steadily but not aggressively, making it an excellent groundcover without becoming invasive.

Can it grow in containers?
Yes! Its trailing habit makes it a perfect choice for cascading over the edges of pots and planters.

When does it bloom?
It blooms profusely in the late summer or fall, providing one of the last nectar sources for pollinators before winter.

Are Aster deer and rabbit-resistant?
Yes, Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant, making it a great choice for wildlife-prone areas.