Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Big-leaved Aster

Big-leaved Aster

Eurybia macrophylla (Aster macrophyllus)

Full sun to full shade, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, most soils except rocky, moderately acid to neutral pH.  1-4.5 ft. height, blooms in fall, white or violet flowers, spreads rapidly by rhizomes.

Germination Code:  C(60)

Native Region:  Primarily along eastern Blue Ridge Province of Tennessee

Very large heart-shaped leaves.  Foliage is showier than flowers.  Aggressive plant best used as a groundcover. Attracts butterflies.

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