Big Leaf Aster
Big Leaf Aster is perfect for shady areas with less than perfect soil. The large, heart-shaped basal foliage will easily form a solid ground cover, even in poor soil. Upright stems emerge from the base in late summer …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | Aug, Sep |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Pollinators, Deer Resistant |
Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is perfect for shady areas with less than perfect soil. The large, heart-shaped basal foliage will easily form a solid ground cover, even in poor soil. Upright stems emerge from the base in late summer, bearing open clusters of bluish-white rayed flowers around 1.5" across. Great for stabilizing shaded hillsides and slopes, it spreads by rhizomes to form a ground cover, but is not overly aggressive. Adapted to the soil and sun conditions of deciduous forests, Big Leaf Aster likes moisture in the beginning of the growing season, but can tolerate the dry conditions that prevail in the late-season understory. It thrives in both dry sand and heavy clay soils as long as there is some organic matter. Mulch with leaves.
Aster macrophyllus is a host plant for the Pearl Crescent Butterfly.
