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Schreber's aster
A gently spreading, rhizomatous perennial with dark green, tooth-edged foliage. Open clusters of white, daisy-like flowers with dark yellow centres are produced in late summer and early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow White | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow White | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Eurybia is a genus of woody perennials. Leaf shape can differ between varieties and flowers can be white or light pink to purple with yellow corona.
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E North America
How to grow
Cultivation
Best in humus-rich soil in partial shade, but tolerates most conditions including dry shade. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and flower quality
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division, preferably in spring, replanting only vigorous, young shoots
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down after flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be affected by fusarium wilt, leaf spot and grey moulds
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