Thickstem aster
The Thickstem aster (Eurybia integrifolia)
is a fully hardy perennial deciduous forb/subshrub/herb with purple flowers in late Summer. It grows well in semi-shade, and prefers low levels of water. This plant requires a minimum of 120 frost free days to grow successfully. It has high drought tolerance.Soil
Eurybia integrifolia grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to silt, sand, loam, clay loam, silt loam, sandy loam, loamy sand, silty clay loam and sandy clay loam soils, and prefers low fertility.
Growth
This is a erect plant and has a multiple stem growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.9m / 3ft. The vegetative spread rate is moderate.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Summer.
Tolerances
Hedge (medium).
Fire
Very resistant to fire.
Fruit and seed
There is a high fruit/seed abundance beginning in Summer and ending in Autumn.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include seed.
-23°C / -9.4F 6 to 7.5 0.9m / 3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Eurybia |
| Specific epithet ? | integrifolia |
| Common names |
|---|
| Thickstem aster (United States) |
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