About
Eurybia radula August Sky is a vigorous, clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial with narrow, lance-shap.
About the genus
Eurybia is a genus of woody perennials. Leaf shape can differ between varieties and flowers can be white or light pink to purple with yellow corona.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun or part shade. Apply a thick mulch in autumn
PruningCut back in early spring
PropagationPropagate by division. Divide every few years to maintain vigour
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds, fusarium wilt and a leaf spot