Big Leaf Aster

Eurybia macrophylla

Bloom time: August - September

Bloom Color: White/Purple

Height:  1 ft

Sun exposure: Partial/Shade

Soil Moisture: Medium Wet - Medium Dry

Deer resistant: Yes

Other Common Names: Large-leaved Aster

Fun facts:

Young leaves as well as the roots were cooked and used by Native Americans for food.

Often abundant after disturbance such as road construction, logging, or fire; it spreads to roadsides, railroad embankments, and pine plantations.

 

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