Showy Aster
Eurybia spectabilis
Description:
Found commonly in the pinelands. Flowers from mid to late summer producing violet to purple ray florets and yellow disc florets. Rough, oblong leaves. Stems are rough and branch near the top.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Eastern Showy Aster |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Plant Habitat: | Edges of dry oak-pine forests |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Bloom Time: | Late July to late September |
| Global and State Rank: | S5, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun |
| Light Range: | Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |