Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved Aster, Large-leaved Aster)

grows 2-4 ft. tall

grows in part sun to full shade

prefers dry to medium soils

pale blue blooms from July-October

natural habitat: mesic to dry upland forests; common in the mountains

resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)

deer resistant

benefits bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies/moths

larval host plant for Silvery Checkerspot, Pearl Crescent Butterfly, Goldenrod Hooded Owlet

beautiful when planted with ferns and zig-zag goldenrod along a shady woodland edge