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Eurybia macrophylla (Aster macrophyllus)

*Big-Leaved Aster*

Eurybia macrophylla (Aster macrophyllus)

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Part sun to Shade
Height: 6"-12"
Color: White
Bloom: August-October
Flowers: The 1 " flower-heads have 10-20 petal-like ray flowers. The central disk flowers of this branching aster can have a reddish hue.
Leaves: The large, heart-shaped, toothed basal leaves are 4-8" across.

Suggested Uses:

A nice plant for woodland for shoreline restoration. Big-leaved Aster tolerates drier soils. It is a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: The Meskawi used it to treat mothers of still-born babies.
Food Uses: The tender, young leaved can be eaten as a cooked green.
Other Uses:
More Information:
Name: Aster is Latin for "star."

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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