Eurybia macrophylla

Big-leaved Aster

Sporadic pale lavender-purple flowers late summer to early fall that attract butterflies, bees and parasitic wasps. Can form large dense colonies. Large 6-8″ soft heart-shaped leaves. Common in northwind plant communities

  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 3' – 4'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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  • Plant Characteristics

  • Attributes

    • Salt Tolerant
  • Attracts Wildlife

    • Attracts Wildlife
    • Attracts Butterflies
    • Attracts Pollinators
  • Critter Resistance

    • Deer Resistant
  • Plant Habit

    • Spreading
  • Light Conditions

    • Shade to Part Sun
  • Native Plant Community

    • Savanna
    • Woodland
  • Flower Color

    • Purple
  • Flower Hue

    • Light
  • Flower Type

    • Head
  • Flower Height

    • 3' to 4'
  • Foliage Color

    • Green
  • Leaf Texture

    • Medium
  • Flower Form

    • Single
  • Flower Size

    • 3/4"
  • Soil Moisture

    • Moist/Well Drained
  • Prune Time

    • Jan/Feb/March
  • Growth Rate

    • Average
  • Origin

    • 90 Miles From Mg