Eurybia × herveyi
Hervey's aster
A bushy perennial to 1m with lance-shaped green leaves. Daisy-like, pale lavender-blue flowers with yellow centres appear in clusters on slender, branching stems in late summer and autumn. Potentially more resistant to mildew thann other varieties
Synonyms
Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight'Aster 'Twilight'
see moreEurybia macrophylla 'Twilight'
Aster × herveyi
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–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
- NE USA
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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