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large-leaved aster
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large-leaved aster
Eurybia macrophylla
The large-leaved aster is a beautiful plant with big, green leaves and pretty purple flowers. It blooms in late summer and is a favorite for butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The large-leaved aster has distinctively broad, heart-shaped basal leaves that can be wider than a dinner plate, forming a ground cover. Taller stems bear smaller, oval leaves and clusters of numerous daisy-like flowers. Its blooms are typically white to pale lavender with bright yellow centers.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusEurybia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
It creates a beautiful, leafy carpet in shady forest spots.
Its huge basal leaves can be wider than a dinner plate!
Its late-season flowers offer a vital feast for migrating butterflies.
This plant spreads using underground stems like secret tunnels.
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Carpet Spreader
Large-leaved aster can spread widely using underground stems (rhizomes) to form dense, lush colonies across the forest floor.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Large-leaved aster has large basal leaves that efficiently capture scarce sunlight, helping it thrive in dappled shade.
Ability
Late Season Feast
Large-leaved aster provides abundant nectar and pollen in late summer and fall, a crucial food source for migrating insects.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-120 cm
- Spread
- 60-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
Gathers nectar and pollen from its late blooms.
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects vital late-season food from the flowers.
pollinates
Monarch Butterfly
Danaus plexippus
Feeds on nectar, fueling its incredible migration.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on its leaves and tender stems.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Broadleaf Tree
Broadleaf trees are angiosperms characterized by flat, wide leaves that are typically shed annually in temperate climates.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is large-leaved aster?
30-120 cm
How wide does large-leaved aster spread?
60-200 cm
How big are the flowers on large-leaved aster?
1-2 cm
When does large-leaved aster bloom?
Late summer to fall
Is large-leaved aster edible?
Yes
Is large-leaved aster toxic?
None
What is large-leaved aster's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is large-leaved aster pollinated?
Insect
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