Bigleaf Aster, Large-Leaf Wood-Aster, Aster ianthinus, Aster macrophyllus, Aster macrophyllus var. apricensis, Aster macrophyllus var. excelsior, Aster macrophyllus var. ianthinus, Aster macrophyllus var. pinguifolius, Aster macrophyllus var. sejunctus, Aster macrophyllus var. velutinus, Aster multiformis, Aster nobilis, Aster riciniatus, Aster roscidus, Aster violaris
Prized for its handsome foliage, Eurybia macrophylla (Bigleaf Aster) is an upright, bushy perennial forming a lush carpet of very large, heart-shaped, sharply-toothed, basal leaves, 4-8 in. wide (10-20 cm). From midsummer to mid-fall, flat-topped clusters of small starry white or violet daisies with yellow or rose-colored centers are borne atop sticky flower stalks. Blooming for weeks, the flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies. One of the few asters that tolerate shade, Bigleaf Aster is best used as a ground cover in shady gardens, native plant gardens, or woodland gardens.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48" (120cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Eurybia macrophylla (Bigleaf Aster) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Eurybia macrophylla (Bigleaf Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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