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Herbaceous Perennial

Eurybia schreberi
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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

Other common names
nettle-leaved Michaelmas daisy
Synonyms
Aster schreberi
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
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
H7
Botanical 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

Vulnerable to eelworms, slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

May be affected by fusarium wilt, leaf spot and grey moulds

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