The two-inch wide flowers are violet-blue with yellow centers on stems that are 1-2′ tall. Rare in the wild. Blooms in late summer to fall. Pollinators attracted to the late blooms.
Native Plant Database
Header Photo: Mervin Wallace
Southern Prairie Aster
Eurybia hemispherica
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennials
Native Environment: Prairie
Season of Interest: Winter (Nov - Mar)
Main Color: Blue, Purple
Fall Color:
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil
Moisture
Dry, Moderate

Nature Attracting

Wildlife Benefit
Butterfly / Moth Nectar

Animal
Resistance
Size
Height:
1 to
2
feet
Spread:
18 to
inches
Size
Height: 1 to
2
feet
Spread: 18 to
inches
Size
Height: 1 to
2
feet
Spread: 18 to
inches
Typical Landscape Use
Establishment and Care Instructions
Full sun, dry or medium soil.
Special Features
Special Usage
Fresh Cut Flower
Basic Description
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