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Eurybia conspicua
A woodland aster (formerly Aster conspicuus) of open aspen groves and parkland edges, reaching 40–80 cm tall. Large clusters of bright blue-violet daisy flowers on sticky-glandular stems in late summer. Among the most garden-worthy of Alberta's native asters for part-shade settings.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Parkland, Foothills woods, Zone 3
Light
Part shade
Bloom Time
July–Sept
Soil
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Water
Moderate
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed (cold stratify 30 days, surface-sow). Division of mature clumps in spring is easier.
