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Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved aster)
2 hours care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Eurybia macrophylla
Other names
Big-leaved aster, Large-leaved aster, Bigleaf aster, Largeleaf aster, Bigleaf wood aster, Aster macrophyllus
Genus
Eurybia Eurybia
Species
E. macrophylla - E. macrophylla is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with rough, heart-shaped, sharply-toothed, mid-to dark green leaves and slender, erect, purple-flushed stems bearing panicles of single, daisy-like, violet, pale blue, or white flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Eurybia macrophylla is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White, Violet, Pale-blue in Summer; White, Violet, Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in early spring. Apply a thick, dry mulch in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Where to grow
Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved aster) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, sand loam in partial shade. In ideal growing conditions, spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding to form colonies.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Eurybia macrophylla
Other names
Big-leaved aster, Large-leaved aster, Bigleaf aster, Largeleaf aster, Bigleaf wood aster, Aster macrophyllus
Genus
Eurybia Eurybia
Species
E. macrophylla - E. macrophylla is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with rough, heart-shaped, sharply-toothed, mid-to dark green leaves and slender, erect, purple-flushed stems bearing panicles of single, daisy-like, violet, pale blue, or white flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Native to
Central North America, Eastern North America
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White, Violet, Pale-blue in Summer; White, Violet, Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in early spring. Apply a thick, dry mulch in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Where to grow
Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved aster) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, sand loam in partial shade. In ideal growing conditions, spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding to form colonies.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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