About
This gently spreading, rhizomatous perennial with dark green, tooth-edged foliage. Open clusters of white, daisy-like flowers with dark yellow centres are produced in late summer and early autumn.
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 shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting
Native toE North America
Care notes
CultivationBest in humus-rich soil in partial shade, but tolerates most conditions including dry shade. Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and flower quality
PruningCut down after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division, preferably in spring, replanting only vigorous, young shoots
Pest resistanceVulnerable to eelworms, slugs, snails and aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible fusarium wilt, leaf spot and grey moulds