Aster macrophylla

'Twilight'

BIGLEAF ASTER

Category: Groundcovers

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

July, August, September

Exposure

Full Sun, Part Shade

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Juglone Tolerant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Syn. Eurybia macrophylla. Lavender-blue flowers in flat-topped clusters. July – September. 30 – 36″ tall. Groundcover habit. Full sun – part shade. Drought tolerant. Attracts butterflies. Suitable for use in masses and mixed borders. Northeastern U.S. native. Zone 3.