ON THIS PLANT
Eurybia spectabilis, commonly known as the eastern showy aster, simply showy aster or purple wood aster, is an herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States. It is present along the coastal plain of the U.S. where it is most often found growing in dry, sandy soils. Although it is not considered threatened due to its extensive range, it is locally endangered in many states. The flowers appear in the fall and show ray florets that are a violet-purple and yellow disc florets. It is one of the parent species of the hybrid Eurybia × herveyi.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Genus
- Eurybia
- Family
- Compositae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Western showy aster en Low Showy Aster en Seaside Aster en Eastern showy aster en Purple wood-aster en Seaside Purple Aster en Showy aster
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