Aster macropyllusCommon Name: Big-leaved AsterSynonym(s): Eurybia macrophylla |   | Soil: Dry Dry-Mesic Mesic Wet-Mesic |
| Height: 1 ft - 2 ft | ||
| Blooming: Aug Sep Oct |
A very adaptable species that will grow in a wide range of shaded conditions. It does spread by rhizomes and can be somewhat aggressive in richer soils without competition. The flowers attract many different species of butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, flies, and beetles. Larval host for the Pearl Crescent (Phyciodes tharos)butterfly and other composite family generalist. Also a host for many species of moths.
No photos currently available for Aster macropyllus. We hope to have photos for all species by the end of 2009. Please visit the USDA PLANTS Database for photos/drawings and further information on this species.