Aster macrophyllus

large-leaved aster, large leaf aster or bigleaf aster

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	sandy
Soil pH	acidic

Description	Aster macrophyllus (large-leaved aster) bears showy and white blossoms during early fall to mid autumn. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses	Accent, bedding plant, border, cut flowers, ground cover, naturalization and woodland.
Special Characteristics	Aster macrophyllus has a natural resistance to rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Aster macrophyllus enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Aster macrophyllus (large-leaved aster) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.