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Aster macrophyllus

Aster macrophyllus
Hervey's Aster, Large-leaved Aster

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Aster macrophyllus, a perennial for all gardens that produces lilac-white flowers with a yellow heart, resembling daisies.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
80 cm
Exposure
Sun
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 is a perennial with a bushy habit that can be found in all types of garden, even wild ones, whether in flowerbeds, rockeries, at the edge of ponds, or on its own. It is an ornamental plant. Flowering from August to October, it kicks off the autumn aster season, being one of the first to bloom. These flowers, grouped in corymbs, resemble daisies. They have a lilac-white colour with a yellow centre and measure 1 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. They make beautiful cut flowers that can be used in bouquets.

The flowers stand erect on upright stems. Known as 'Large-leaved Aster', it has deciduous light green foliage carried on reddish stems. It is clump-forming. The foliage consists of thick lanceolate leaves that are arranged alternately.

Aster macrophyllus can reach a height of 1 m (3ft). Native to boreal America, it is very hardy. It can be paired with Rudbeckias as well as Autumn Sedums for beautiful flowerbed displays. Native Americans used to smoke the dried leaves and make tea with them.

Aster macrophyllus in pictures

Aster macrophyllus (Flowering) Flowering
Aster macrophyllus (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
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 1 m
Spread at maturity 80 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

macrophyllus

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 prefer light shade but tolerate full sun. Plant them in any moist soil. During planting, cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Easy to grow, cut them back every year after flowering in November and apply mulch. You can divide them in late autumn or early spring if they become too large. Stake the plants in March. Avoid stagnant moisture, which can be fatal. Asters are more or less susceptible to mildew - we recommend preventive treatment by spraying with Bordeaux mixture every 15 days from spring to autumn.

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
Exposure Sun
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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