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Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight'

Also Known As

  • Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight'
  • Twilight Big Leaf Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight' plant details

Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aster macrophyllus 'Twilight' is a valuable yet uncommonly-grown eastern North American rhizomatous species spreading at a slow to moderate rate forming groundcovering colonies of large, heart-shaped leaves up to eight inches long. In late summer stems rise to 2-3 feet tall topped with flat-topped clusters of lavender-blue flowers that age to rose pink around yellow centres. At flowering time the basal leaves are usually dormant. Flower heads are popular with bees and butterflies.

Gardening facts about Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight' plant

How to Grow Eurybia x herveyi 'Twilight'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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