A mound45forming herbaceous perennial aster ericoides 39schneetanne39 produces hundreds of pretty daisy45like white flowers on lax stems from early to late autumn the informal habit of heath asters and late season of interest make them perfect for prairie style planting cottage garden borders or wildlife gardens where they39re an attractive source of late season pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies they also make excellent groundcover plants in a sunny spot height 50cm