Bigleaved Aster

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Bigleaved Aster

Eurybia macrophylla

Common Name(s)

Bigleaved Aster
Largeleaf Wood Aster

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Eurybia

Full Scientific Name

Eurybia macrophylla

Author

(Linnaeus) Cassini

Native Range

MB, NB, NS, ON, PE, QC

Introduced Range

Synonyms

Aster macrophyllus
Aster macrophyllus var. excelsior
Aster macrophyllus var. macrophyllus
Aster macrophyllus var. velutinus

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Wildflower

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade, Shade

Soil Texture: Loam, Humus Enriched

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal, Moist

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime, Mixedwood Plains

Natural Habitat(s): Forest, Woodland, Savannah, Forest Edge

Human Habitat(s): Butterfly, Hedgerow/Thicket/Windbreak/Screening, Woodland

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 40 cm

Maximum Height: 120 cm

Bloom Time: Aug - Nov

Flower Colour(s): Blue|Purple|White/Cream

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds:

Erosion Control:

Larval Host: Pearly Crescent

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles:

Attracts Wildlife: Butterflies, Butterfly Larvae

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: These perennial plants have reddish/green zigzag stems. Flower are flat-top clusters mostly white to pale purple. Leaves are large and heart-shaped.(Dickinson et al, ROM)

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