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Aster macrophyllus Twilight

Aster macrophyllus Twilight
Hervey's Aster, Large-leaved Aster

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Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight', with blue-violet daisy like flowers with a yellow centre.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight' is a perennial with a bushy habit that can be found in all gardens, even wild ones, whether in borders, rockeries, by ponds, or on its own.

It leads the way as one of the first autumn flowering asters, blooming from August to October. The flowers, grouped in corymbs, resemble daisies. They have a bluish-violet colour with a yellow centre and measure 3 cm (1in) in diameter. They make lovely cut flowers that create beautiful bouquets.

The flowers are held on upright stems. Known as Large-leaved Aster, it has deciduous light green foliage carried on reddish stems. The leaves are thick and lanceolate in shape.

Aster macrophyllus can reach a height of 80 cm (32in). Native to boreal America, it is very hardy. It can be combined with Rudbeckias as well as Autumn Sedums for beautiful borders. The Native Americans used to smoke the dried leaves and make tea out of them.

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Aster macrophyllus Twilight (Flowering) Flowering
Aster macrophyllus Twilight (Foliage) Foliage
Aster macrophyllus Twilight (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time August to October
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

macrophyllus

Cultivar

Twilight

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Hervey's Aster, Large-leaved Aster

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Aster macrophyllus mainly appreciates light shade but can tolerate full sun. Grow in any moist soil. When planting, cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Easy to grow, simply prune them back every year after flowering in November. You can divide in late autumn or spring if they become too large. Stake your Aster macrophyllus in March. Avoid stagnant moisture which can be fatal. Asters are more or less susceptible to mildew - treat preventively with Bordeaux mixture.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 2 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the stems and faded flowers at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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