Rough Leaved Aster

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

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Plant description

Eurybia radulina (formerly Aster radulinus), commonly known as the roughleaf aster, is an herbaceous perennial in the composite family. It is native to western North America, where it is present primarily west of the Cascade Range in both Canada (British Columbia including Vancouver Island) and the United States (Washington, Oregon, and California including the Channel Islands).

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Dry areas

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

1 confirmed and 3 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Rough-leaved Aster, Roughleaf Aster

Botanical names:

Aster radulinus

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