Aster divaricatus ‘Raiche’ – also identified as Eurybia divaricata ‘Raiche’ – is a charming aster that shines in dry shade. Flat-topped clusters of white flowers with yellow centers dance above deep maroon (almost black) stems. Flowers fade to a subtle burgundy and rose-pink. Toothed leaves are heart shaped.
‘Raiche’ is a woodland native that, depending on your location, flowers from August through October.
This selection rated high in trials at the Mt. Cuba Center in Greenville, Del.
Why grow Aster divaricatus ‘Raiche’?
• It provides a perfectly lovely flower in dry, shady areas.
• It attracts butterflies.
• It’s drought tolerant, once established.
• Disease and pest resistant, and purported to be deer resistant.
Sources: Mt. Cuba Center, North Creek Nurseries
Photo courtesy of Mark Dwyer, Rotary Botanical Gardens
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