Eurybia schreberi
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Eurybia schreberi

Schreber's aster · Schreber's Wood Aster · Nettle-leaved michaelmas daisy · Nettle-leaved Michaelmas-daisy

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
0
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–8
Click count
268
Observations
22

Description

Source: leafsnap

Eurybia schreberi, commonly called Schreber's aster or nettle-leaved Michaelmas-daisy, is a perennial herb in the family Asteraceae. It is native to eastern North America, where it is present in Canada and the United States. The flower heads emerge in the late summer or early fall to show white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is listed as endangered in Indiana and Iowa, of special concern in Tennessee and possibly extirpated in Maine.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Schreber's aster occurs naturally in habitats like forest understories or rocky areas where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its versatile, hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–32.2°C

Schreber's aster kann sich an ein breites Spektrum von Temperaturbedingungen anpassen, dennoch kann ihre Verbreitung durch verschiedene Kombinationen von Wasser- und Wärmebedingungen eingeschränkt sein. Am besten gedeiht sie im Sommer in warmen Klimaten mit ausreichendem Niederschlag oder Bewässerung. Längere Phasen mit bewölktem, regnerischem Wetter sowie andauernd hohe Temperaturen erhöhen die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass Schreber's aster abstirbt. Im Winter kann ein geeigneter Schutz vor Kälte die Überlebensrate der Pflanze verbessern.

Ideal temperature: 0–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Schreber's aster is in early spring, when it is coming out of dormancy and beginning active growth. Fertilization supplies important nutrients needed for healthy growth. Although Schreber's aster has relatively modest fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and promote better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To enhance the growth of Schreber's aster, it's important to prune strategically from early to late spring. Begin by trimming any dead stems in early spring, and then thin out crowded areas later on to improve air circulation and light exposure. Regular pruning not only boosts the plant's beauty and health but also helps prevent disease and encourages vibrant blooms.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Eurybia
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
3-8
Mature Height
61 cm
Mature Spread
40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early fall, Mid fall

Tags (5)

Common Names (4)

en Schreber's aster
en Schreber's Wood Aster
en Nettle-leaved michaelmas daisy
en Nettle-leaved Michaelmas-daisy