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Big Leaf Aster

Aster Macrophyllus

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Overview

Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. With heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide, this woodland aster features lavender-blue flowers spanning 1-2 inches across, blooming late summer to fall. It prefers partial shade, growing 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, offering a groundcover option and autumn interest. Attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–8Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — blooming late summer to fall; big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster forms an excellent ground cover in shady woodland gardens; lavender-to-blue flowers measuring up to 1.5Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil with high organic content, thriving in part-shade to full-shade conditionsBig Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — With heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide; this shade-tolerant aster is recognized by its sizable, image 50Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster forms an excellent ground cover in shady woodland gardens; lavender-to-blue flowers measuring, image 64Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings; white flowers in, image 55Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — this woodland aster features lavender-blue flowers spanning 1-2 inches across; it's hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8+83

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
3–8

Shape & size

Mature height
1–3 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — blooming late summer to fall; big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster forms an excellent ground cover in shady woodland gardens; lavender-to-blue flowers measuring up to 1.5
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil with high organic content, thriving in part-shade to full-shade conditions
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — With heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide; this shade-tolerant aster is recognized by its sizable, image 50
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster forms an excellent ground cover in shady woodland gardens; lavender-to-blue flowers measuring, image 64
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings; white flowers in, image 55
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — this woodland aster features lavender-blue flowers spanning 1-2 inches across; it's hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — white flowers in the garden
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Its robust foliage and fall blossoms provide a striking texture and color contrast amongst ferns; it prefers, image 68
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — white flowers in the garden; attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — typically from August to September; offering a groundcover option and autumn interest, image 63
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — With heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Its robust foliage and fall blossoms provide a striking texture and color contrast amongst ferns; it prefers moist
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — The bloom period occurs in late summer to fall; perennial with white blooms, image 62
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings; white flowers in the garden
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — and other shade-loving plants; perennial for half or shade
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Attracts butterflies and supports pollinators in naturalistic or woodland garden settings
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — is a perennial native to the eastern and central regions of North America; take note of its natural woodland, image 58
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — offering a groundcover option and autumn interest
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Its robust foliage and fall blossoms provide a striking texture and color contrast amongst ferns
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — With heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide; this shade-tolerant aster is recognized by its sizable heart-shaped leaves
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — is a perennial native to the eastern and central regions of North America
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — commonly referred to as Large-leaved Aster or Aster macrophyllus
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