Aster divaricatus now Eurybia divaricata but if you like you can still call it a Wood Aster. I love this little plant it’s what’s known as a good doer, and as its common name will tell you it’s not averse to growing in a bit of shade. 
Aster divaricata now Eurybia divaricata
We sourced this beauty for a client in Much Marcle, Hereford who was looking to add some interest to a shadier part of the garden. Shade loving plants have a tendency to be earlier flowering so to have something flowering in August and September is a great addition to a woodland border.
If you’re a neat freak you can cut it back in late autumn, however, I would urge you to leave it standing until it becomes too irritating to bear as the Goldfinches seem to rather enjoy the seeds.
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I have also seen goldfinches enjoying the cosmos seeds and it is such a nice sight.
Great is’nt it. I love watching the Bullfinches bungee on the geraniums and we can tell ourselves we’re not lazy but in actual fact gardening for wildlife!
Lovely photos, I think I know just the place for one of these, thanks!
Thank you. Always a pleasure to share the lerve when it comes to a good plant.
I always look forward to seeing these flowers. Just beautiful.