aster
Eurybia paludosa
USDA zones8 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size1 to 2.5 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Lavendar to pale purple rays with yellow disks
Garden uses
Notes
Aster (Eurybia paludosa) is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average to wet soil. It grows 12 to 30 inches tall and 12 to 24 inches wide. Lavender to pale purple petals with yellow centers open in late summer and again in early to late autumn.
Pairs well with Sedge, Oregon grape, and Sorrel.
Native range
Central United States.