Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved Aster, Large-leaved Aster)
grows 2-4 ft. tall
grows in part sun to full shade
prefers dry to medium soils
pale blue blooms from July-October
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests; common in the mountains
resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)
deer resistant
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths
larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot, Pearl Crescent Butterfly, Goldenrod Hooded Owlet
beautiful when planted with ferns and zig-zag goldenrod along a shady woodland edge
grows 2-4 ft. tall
grows in part sun to full shade
prefers dry to medium soils
pale blue blooms from July-October
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests; common in the mountains
resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)
deer resistant
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths
larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot, Pearl Crescent Butterfly, Goldenrod Hooded Owlet
beautiful when planted with ferns and zig-zag goldenrod along a shady woodland edge
grows 2-4 ft. tall
grows in part sun to full shade
prefers dry to medium soils
pale blue blooms from July-October
natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests; common in the mountains
resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)
deer resistant
benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths
larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot, Pearl Crescent Butterfly, Goldenrod Hooded Owlet
beautiful when planted with ferns and zig-zag goldenrod along a shady woodland edge
