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Eurybia (Eurybia)
Although similar to Asters, eurybia have a distinct difference described by their scientific name, which comes from the Greek words "eurys," meaning "wide," and "baios" meaning "few," which likely refers to the ray florets that are wider and less numerous than those of Asters. Eurybia species also commonly hybridize naturally among each other.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Eurybia
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Attributes of Eurybia
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Eurybia
Distribution of Eurybia
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Distribution Map of Eurybia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Eurybia
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Caring for eurybia involves providing part shade to full sun exposure, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and planting in well-draining, fertile soil that's slightly acidic to neutral. Eurybia typically thrives in cool to moderate climates. Gardeners may face challenges such as powdery mildew, leaf spots, and occasional insect pests, requiring attentive management. Seasonally, eurybia demands more water during spring and summer growth phases, while in autumn and winter, considerations include protecting the root zone from freezing and excessive wetness.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Eurybia?
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8 most common species：
White wood aster
White wood aster Eurybia divaricata is a perennial that produces small, white daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. Perfect for a natural garden, it attracts butterflies and is deer-resistant. Will grow to 61 to 91 cm tall in partial to full shade and tolerates average to dry soil.
Large-leaved aster
Large-leaved aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a perennial plant species related to the daisy. It grows in forests at moderate to high elevations. It’s indigenous to North America. Large-leaved aster flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn.
Southern prairie aster
Although reported as increasingly rare in the wild in parts of its native North America, southern prairie aster is often cultivated for cut flowers. This herbaceous perennial produces showy, fragrant blooms during the late summer/early autumn, attracting a range of pollinators. Wild turkeys are known to enjoy its seeds.
Mountain aster
Eurybia chlorolepis is an herb up to 80 cm tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. It has only one stem, becoming woody with age. One plant will produce up to 25 flower heads in a flat-topped array. The flowers appear in the late summer through the fall. Each head contains 8-20 white or pale lilac ray florets surrounding 12-26 yellow disc florets.
Southern swamp aster
The southern swamp aster is often confused with the closely related southern prairie aster (Eurybia hemispherica), though they do not occur in the same habitats or geographical areas. Its flower heads emerge in the late summer through fall and show deep lavender to purple rays with yellow centres.
Subalpine aster
Subalpine aster is a perennial herb known for its resilience in rocky environments. Its daisy-like purple blossoms, with yellow centers, emerge amid a rosette of spatulate leaves. This adaptable plant thrives in crevices where moisture accumulates, showcasing nature's ingenuity in survival. Its distinctive flower color makes it a beacon for pollinators in its native habitat.
Gray aster
Gray aster is notable for its silvery-blue foliage that forms a compact mound of color in its native woodland settings. Its modest daisy-like flowers with a yellow core bloom in late summer to early fall, providing a contrast against the cool-toned leaves. Adaptable to shade, gray aster thrives in well-drained soil and can spread to form small clusters, enhancing its visual impact in a natural garden setting.
Thickstem aster
Thickstem aster is characterized by its rough, lance-shaped leaves and stout stems, typically thriving in North America's woodland environments. This perennial flourishes in dappled sunlight, contributing to its resilience and widespread differentiation within the Eurybia genus. In late summer to fall, its conspicuous purple to blue flowers with yellow centers attract pollinators, enhancing the ecosystem's diversity.
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White wood aster
White wood aster
White wood aster Eurybia divaricata is a perennial that produces small, white daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. Perfect for a natural garden, it attracts butterflies and is deer-resistant. Will grow to 61 to 91 cm tall in partial to full shade and tolerates average to dry soil.
Large-leaved aster
Large-leaved aster
Large-leaved aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a perennial plant species related to the daisy. It grows in forests at moderate to high elevations. It’s indigenous to North America. Large-leaved aster flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn.
Southern prairie aster
Southern prairie aster
Although reported as increasingly rare in the wild in parts of its native North America, southern prairie aster is often cultivated for cut flowers. This herbaceous perennial produces showy, fragrant blooms during the late summer/early autumn, attracting a range of pollinators. Wild turkeys are known to enjoy its seeds.
Mountain aster
Mountain aster
Eurybia chlorolepis is an herb up to 80 cm tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. It has only one stem, becoming woody with age. One plant will produce up to 25 flower heads in a flat-topped array. The flowers appear in the late summer through the fall. Each head contains 8-20 white or pale lilac ray florets surrounding 12-26 yellow disc florets.
Southern swamp aster
Southern swamp aster
The southern swamp aster is often confused with the closely related southern prairie aster (Eurybia hemispherica), though they do not occur in the same habitats or geographical areas. Its flower heads emerge in the late summer through fall and show deep lavender to purple rays with yellow centres.
Subalpine aster
Subalpine aster
Subalpine aster is a perennial herb known for its resilience in rocky environments. Its daisy-like purple blossoms, with yellow centers, emerge amid a rosette of spatulate leaves. This adaptable plant thrives in crevices where moisture accumulates, showcasing nature's ingenuity in survival. Its distinctive flower color makes it a beacon for pollinators in its native habitat.
Gray aster
Gray aster
Gray aster is notable for its silvery-blue foliage that forms a compact mound of color in its native woodland settings. Its modest daisy-like flowers with a yellow core bloom in late summer to early fall, providing a contrast against the cool-toned leaves. Adaptable to shade, gray aster thrives in well-drained soil and can spread to form small clusters, enhancing its visual impact in a natural garden setting.
Thickstem aster
Thickstem aster
Thickstem aster is characterized by its rough, lance-shaped leaves and stout stems, typically thriving in North America's woodland environments. This perennial flourishes in dappled sunlight, contributing to its resilience and widespread differentiation within the Eurybia genus. In late summer to fall, its conspicuous purple to blue flowers with yellow centers attract pollinators, enhancing the ecosystem's diversity.
Low rough aster
Low rough aster
Low rough aster is a hardy perennial that thrives in woodlands and shaded areas. Its robust nature allows it to flourish under a canopy of trees, where its attractive deep green foliage forms a dense, clumping groundcover. Low rough aster is distinguished by its heart-shaped leaves and small, daisy-like flowers with a prominent yellow center that bloom in late summer to fall, offering a splash of color in the understory.
Forked aster
Forked aster
Forked aster is a hardy perennial sporting a tuft of lance-shaped leaves at its base. Its defining feature is the forking, or 'furcated', pattern seen on its stems. Flourishing in cooler climates, forked aster grows in clusters, boasting small daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and purple rays. This resilient flora thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade, weaving through its woodland home.
Roughleaf aster
Roughleaf aster
Roughleaf aster is a resilient perennial known for its rough, rugged leaves and affinity for rocky, well-drained soils. This hardy species boasts clusters of vivid, aster-like flowers that adorn its upright stems, creating a stunning display during its blooming season. Adapting to cooler climates, roughleaf aster contributes to the biodiversity of its native woodland environments.
Arctic aster
Arctic aster
Arctic aster is a hardy perennial that thrives in the cool climates of Siberia. It displays a clumping habit with lanceolate leaves and clusters of daisy-like, lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late summer to fall. These blossoms, set against a backdrop of dense foliage, attract various pollinators, contributing to the plant's resilience and propagation in its native subarctic environments.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
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More Genus
Eurybia
Eurybia
Although similar to Asters, eurybia have a distinct difference described by their scientific name, which comes from the Greek words "eurys," meaning "wide," and "baios" meaning "few," which likely refers to the ray florets that are wider and less numerous than those of Asters. Eurybia species also commonly hybridize naturally among each other.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Eurybia
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Attributes of Eurybia
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 32 ℃
Scientific Classification of Eurybia
Distribution of Eurybia
Feedback
Distribution Map of Eurybia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Eurybia
Feedback
Caring for eurybia involves providing part shade to full sun exposure, consistent moisture without waterlogging, and planting in well-draining, fertile soil that's slightly acidic to neutral. Eurybia typically thrives in cool to moderate climates. Gardeners may face challenges such as powdery mildew, leaf spots, and occasional insect pests, requiring attentive management. Seasonally, eurybia demands more water during spring and summer growth phases, while in autumn and winter, considerations include protecting the root zone from freezing and excessive wetness.
How to Water Eurybia?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Eurybia?
How to Propagate Eurybia?
How to Plant Eurybia?
Exploring the Eurybia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
White wood aster
White wood aster Eurybia divaricata is a perennial that produces small, white daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. Perfect for a natural garden, it attracts butterflies and is deer-resistant. Will grow to 61 to 91 cm tall in partial to full shade and tolerates average to dry soil.
Large-leaved aster
Large-leaved aster (Eurybia macrophylla) is a perennial plant species related to the daisy. It grows in forests at moderate to high elevations. It’s indigenous to North America. Large-leaved aster flowers bloom in late summer to early autumn.
Southern prairie aster
Although reported as increasingly rare in the wild in parts of its native North America, southern prairie aster is often cultivated for cut flowers. This herbaceous perennial produces showy, fragrant blooms during the late summer/early autumn, attracting a range of pollinators. Wild turkeys are known to enjoy its seeds.
Mountain aster
Eurybia chlorolepis is an herb up to 80 cm tall, spreading by means of underground rhizomes. It has only one stem, becoming woody with age. One plant will produce up to 25 flower heads in a flat-topped array. The flowers appear in the late summer through the fall. Each head contains 8-20 white or pale lilac ray florets surrounding 12-26 yellow disc florets.
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All Species of Eurybia
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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