Formerly Aster Integrifolius

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Plant description

Eurybia integrifolia, (formerly Aster integrifolius) commonly called the thickstem aster, is an herbaceous perennial in the composite family. It is native to the western United States where it grows primarily in the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Sierra Nevada in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Oregon, Nevada, and California.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Entire-leaved Aster, Thickstem Aster

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