Description
Showy Aster
Scientific Name: Eurybia conspicua
Bring late-season colour to your landscape with Showy Aster (Eurybia conspicua), a bright native wildflower found in forests and openings throughout British Columbia. Its violet daisy blooms feed pollinators well into fall.
Showy Aster is well adapted to the well-drained soils of Interior BC and tolerates dry conditions once established. Its broad leaves and clusters of purple flowers make it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized plantings.
Growing naturally in open forests, clearings, and slopes, this hardy wildflower fills a critical seasonal gap, feeding pollinators when few other flowers remain in bloom.
Features
- Native to British Columbia and western North America
- Showy violet daisy flowers in late summer
- Critical late-season nectar source
- Tolerates shade and dry conditions
- Spreads to form colourful drifts
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Ideal for pollinator and woodland plantings
Growing Information
Mature Height: 30 to 80 cm (12 to 31 in)
Spread: 30 to 60 cm (12 to 24 in)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils
Moisture Requirements: Low to moderate
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Ecological Benefits
Showy Aster is a valuable late-season nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, and its seeds feed birds into fall. Its spreading habit adds colour and diversity to woodland edges and meadows. This species supports pollinator habitat and native plantings.
Please note: As a native plant, size and appearance may vary depending on the season and stage of growth.
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