Eurybia macrophylla
Big leaved aster is appropriately named!
The star of this show is the large, heart-shaped green foliage of this herbaceous woodland perennial. The flowers that bloom in the fall are cute, but they take second stage to the foliage.
Use this plant in place of hosta for shade garden interest, and watch the butterflies visit the delicate violet-blue blossoms.
Source: seed originally from Maine. Wild Seed Project, southern Maine.
Eurybia macrophylla (Big leaved aster)
details
SIZE AND POT INFORMATION: More details coming in May
type: herbaceous perennial sun needs: part sun/part shade, shade water needs: Medium-wet to dry soil height: 1-2' plant spacing: 2' distance bloom time: August, September, October bloom color: white good plant companions
wreath goldenrod, early sunflower
special notes
Very young leaves can be cooked and used as a vegetable. Older leaves quickly become tough.