Big-Leaved Aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a seasonal plant with lavender blooms in fall. They prefer mesic to dry soil in part sun to shade where they grow up to 4 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded banks and slopes. Companion plants include Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) and Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica).
Maintenance
Powdery mildew can be a problem, but no serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Clay,
Loam,
Sand Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 to 4 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
August,
September,
October Bloom Color
Lavender,
White Seasonality
Fall Sociability
Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Eurybia macrophylla ‘Twilight’