Doellingeria umbellata
Common Name: Flat-topped Aster
Flat-topped Aster is a tall, late-blooming perennial that grows 2 to 7 feet high, featuring clusters of small white flowers with yellow centers from late summer to fall. It thrives in moist meadows, wetlands, and woodland edges, preferring loamy or peaty soils. This plant attracts butterflies and bees, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens. It is commonly used in wetland restorations, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes where it provides late-season nectar for insects.