large-leaved aster
Eurybia macrophylla
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet to pale blue rays with yellow centers
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Large-leaved aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a perennial for ground cover, shade gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The heart-shaped leaves are 4 to 8 inches wide, and the foliage is showier than the flowers. Violet to pale blue flowers open in open clusters and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Sensitive fern, and Sedge.
Native range
Eastern and central North America.