Big Leaf Aster (Eurybia macrophylla)

Notable for its large, heart-shaped basal leaves, this plant serves as a lush groundcover in shaded woodlands. The delicate pale violet flowers appear in late summer to brighten the forest floor.

Height: 1 to 2.5 ft

Light: Part Shade to Full Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Fast

Spreading Method: Seeds, Rhizomes

Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall

Bloom Color: White to Violet

Photographer: Anderson, Wynn