Subalpine Aster
Eurybia merita
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Eurybia
- Species:
- Eurybia merita
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Purple
Native Range
United States: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers forested areas with organic matter
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: 5 month cold, moist stratification. Seeds can also be sown without stratification.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected in late August and early September when achenes separate easily from the receptacle. They are grey at maturity and are collected in paper bags and stored in a drying shed prior to cleaning.
Source: npn.rngr.net