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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Aster macrophyllus is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.6 m (2ft in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
Plant Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Root
Edible Uses:
Very young leaves - cooked and used as a vegetable[46, 61, 105, 161, 177]. The leaves are said to act as a medicine as well as a food, though no details are given[257]. Only young leaves are eaten as old leaves quickly become tough[213]. Roots - cooked. They have been used in soups[257].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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Blood purifier Laxative VD
The roots have been used as a blood medicine[257]. An infusion of the root has been used to bathe the head to treat headaches[257]. A compound decoction of the roots has been used as a laxative in the treatment of venereal disease[257].
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Plants can be used as a ground cover in light shade, forming a spreading clump[208, 233].
Special Uses
Food Forest Ground cover
References More on Other Uses
Cultivation details
Succeeds in most good garden soils[1], preferring one that is well-drained and moisture retentive[200]. Prefers a sunny position[200]. Succeeds in dry soils in the shade[200]. Grows well in light woodland shade[88], succeeding amongst the roots of other plants[233]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[187]. The plant has an invasive root system and can spread freely when well sited[233]. Slugs are fond of this plant and have destroyed even quite large clumps by eating out all the new growth in spring[K]. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A very variable plant with many different forms[187], it hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200].
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Plant Propagation
Seed - surface sow in spring in a cold frame. Do not allow the compost to become dry. Pre-chilling the seed for two weeks can improve germination rates[134]. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks at 20°c[134]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted straight into their permanent positions whist smaller clumps are best potted up and kept in a cold frame until they are growing away well. Basal cuttings in late spring. Harvest the shoots when they are about 10 - 15cm long with plenty of underground stem. Pot them up into individual pots and keep them in light shade in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the summer.
Other Names
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Native Range
NORTHERN AMERICA: Canada (Québec, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Manitoba (south)), United States (Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Colorado, Georgia (north), Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia)
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :
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| Latin Name | Common Name | Habit | Height | Hardiness | Growth | Soil | Shade | Moisture | Edible | Medicinal | Other |
| Achillea ageratum | Mace, Sweet-nancy | Perennial | 0.6 |
6-9
| | LMH | N | DM | 2 | 0 | |
| Achillea erba-rotta moschata | Musk Milfoil | Perennial | 0.2 |
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| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 2 | |
| Achillea millefolium | Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow | Perennial | 0.6 |
4-8
| F | LMH | SN | DM | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Achillea ptarmica | Sneeze-Wort, Sneezeweed | Perennial | 0.6 |
3-9
| F | LMH | N | M | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Achillea santolina | | Perennial | 0.3 |
-
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Achillea sibirica | Siberian Yarrow | Perennial | 0.5 |
5-9
| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 1 | |
| Acmella oleracea | Toothache plant, Paracress | Perennial | 0.4 |
9-11
| F | LMH | N | M | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Acourtia microcephala | Sacapellote | Perennial | 1.4 |
7-10
| | LM | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Actinea acaulis arizonica | | | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratina altissima | White Snakeroot, Richweed | Perennial | 2.0 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ageratina aromatica | | Perennial | 1.5 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 1 | |
| Ageratina herbacea | Fragrant Snakeroot | Perennial | 2.0 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Ageratina ligustrina | | Shrub | 5.0 |
9-11
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratina occidentalis | Western Snakeroot | Perennial | 0.7 |
5-9
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 1 | |
| Ageratina rugosum | | | 0.0 |
-
| | LMH | SN | M | 0 | 0 | |
| Ageratum conyzoides | Goatweed, Tropical whiteweed | Annual | 1.0 |
8-11
| | LMH | N | M | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Ageratum houstonianum | Ageratum, Bluemink, Floss Flower, Garden | Annual | 0.3 |
0-0
| M | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | |
| Agoseris aurantiaca | Mountain Dandelion, Orange agoseris | Perennial | 0.6 |
0-0
| | Lm | N | DM | 2 | 1 | |
| Agoseris glauca | Mountain Dandelion, Pale agoseris, False agoseris | Perennial | 0.6 |
0-0
| | Lm | N | DM | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ambrosia artemesiifolia | Roman Wormwood, Bitterweed, Blackweed, Carrot Weed, Hay Fever Weed, Stickeweed, Tassel Weed, Wild Ta | Annual | 0.9 |
4-8
| M | LMH | SN | M | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Ambrosia trifida | Giant Ragweed, Great ragweed, Texan great ragweed, Bitterweed, Bloodweed, Buffalo Weed, Horse Cane | Annual | 2.0 |
1-11
| M | LMH | SN | M | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Anacyclus pyrethrum | Mount Atlas Daisy, Chamomile Spanish, Pellitory | Perennial | 0.3 |
5-7
| M | LM | N | M | 0 | 2 | |
| Anaphalis margaritacea | Pearly Everlasting, Western pearly everlasting | Perennial | 0.9 |
3-7
| | LM | SN | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Antennaria dioica | Catsfoot, Stoloniferous pussytoes | Perennial | 0.1 |
4-8
| | L | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Anthemis arvensis | Corn Chamomile | Annual | 0.4 |
4-8
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Anthemis cotula | Mayweed, Stinking chamomile | Annual | 0.6 |
4-8
| | MH | N | DM | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Anthemis tinctoria | Yellow Camomile, Golden chamomile, Dyers' Chamomile, Golden Marguerite | Perennial | 0.8 |
4-6
| | LMH | N | DM | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Arctium lappa | Great Burdock, Gobo | Biennial | 2.0 |
3-7
| | LMH | SN | M | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Arctium minus | Lesser Burdock | Biennial | 1.0 |
4-8
| | LMH | SN | M | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Argyranthemum foeniculaceum | | Perennial | 1.0 |
8-11
| | LMH | N | DM | 1 | 0 | |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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