Asters — Large-leaved wood aster (Eurybia macrophylla) Seeds
Asters — Large-leaved wood aster (Eurybia macrophylla) Seeds
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A late summer-blooming woodland aster with pale lavender flowers and yellow centers. Large pale green leaves create an attractive groundcover in shady, dry to medium moist soils. Flowers attract many insect pollinators, and the foliage is important for many butterfly species in their larval stages.
Native to Maine: Yes
Growing conditions: Shade to part sun in medium to dry soil
Grows up to: 1-2'
Blooms: In late summer
Pairs well with: Wild strawberry, marginal wood fern, Christmas fern, blue-stem goldenrod, and blue-wood aster
Natural habitat: Woodlands with dry acidic soils
Seeds per packet: 50-100
These seeds do not need a winter or cold period to germinate - the rate of germination may be higher if the seeds are exposed to a period of cold, but it is not required. Sow outdoors in pots November through April. A great species for beginner seed-sowers.
