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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

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) — take note of its natural woodland habitat and replicate these conditions for optimal growth
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — and other shade-loving plants; perennial for half or shade, image 69
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — This shade-tolerant aster is recognized by its sizable heart-shaped leaves; with heart-shaped leaves up to 8 inches wide
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil with high organic content, thriving in part-shade to full-shade, image 65
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — offering a groundcover option and autumn interest; typically from August to September
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — this woodland aster features lavender-blue flowers spanning 1-2 inches across
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — which can span up to 8 inches in width; commonly referred to as Large-leaved Aster or Aster macrophyllus
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8; blooming late
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — The Big Leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum macrophyllum); growing 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — This shade-tolerant aster is recognized by its sizable heart-shaped leaves; with heart-shaped leaves up to 8, image 59
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — It prefers moist, well-drained soil with high organic content, thriving in part-shade to full-shade conditions; its
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — perennial with white blooms; the bloom period occurs in late summer to fall
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — lavender-to-blue flowers measuring up to 1.5 inches across with yellow centers; big Leaf Aster forms an, image 61
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — The bloom period occurs in late summer to fall; perennial with white blooms
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — Big Leaf Aster (Aster macrophyllus) is a North American native perennial, thriving in USDA zones 3-8, image 49
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — which can span up to 8 inches in width; commonly referred to as Large-leaved Aster or Aster macrophyllus, image 60
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — The bloom period occurs in late summer to fall
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — growing 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread; the Big Leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum macrophyllum)
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — perennial with white blooms
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — It's hardy in USDA zones 3 to 8; this woodland aster features lavender-blue flowers spanning 1-2 inches across, image 66
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — growing 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread; the Big Leaf Aster (Symphyotrichum macrophyllum), image 53
Big Leaf Aster (Aster Macrophyllus) — perennial for half or shade
Aster Macrophyllus
Aster Macrophyllus
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