100 Seeds Big-Leaved Aster Eurybia macrophylla Shade Garden Native Perennial

Big-Leaved Aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a native woodland perennial known for its large, broad heart-shaped leaves that form a dense groundcover in shaded gardens. It produces clusters of pale violet to white daisy-like flowers in late summer and early fall, adding soft color to shade borders and naturalized areas.

This versatile native works well in woodland gardens, pollinator plantings, and native landscaping, where its late-season blooms support bees and other beneficial insects. The substantial foliage provides texture and interest through the growing season, and the plant spreads gradually by rhizomes to fill bare spots in shaded beds.

Species: Eurybia macrophylla
Type: Perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping, spreads by rhizomes
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, rich in organic matter
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; surface sow and keep moist
Sowing: Sow indoors or direct sow in fall
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native woodland species; tolerates shade and moist soils