Bigleaf aster
Eurybia macrophylla
Bigleaf aster is a hardy native perennial well suited to shady woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes. It produces cheerful lavender-blue daisy-like flowers in late summer and fall, providing vital late-season forage for pollinators. Once established, it requires minimal care and spreads gradually to form attractive groundcover colonies.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
4.9 – 6.9
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 25, 2020 by 123_itsme (cc-by-sa)
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