Slender aster
Eurybia compacta
About
Eurybia compacta, commonly known as the slender aster, is an herbaceous perennial native to the eastern United States from New Jersey to Georgia. It is commonly found along the coastal plain in dry sandy soils, especially in pinelands. While it is not considered to be in high danger of extinction, it is of conservation concern and has most likely been extirpated from much of its original range. The slender aster was for a long time considered to be a variety of E. surculosa, but Guy Nesom's recent research within the genus has shown that it is distinct enough to be treated as a species. It has also been shown to be related to E. avita and E. paludosa.
- Family
- Asteraceae
How to use it
The slender aster can be used in gardens to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, enhancing the ecological balance in your yard. Its ability to thrive in sandy soils makes it a great choice for naturalizing in areas where other plants may struggle.
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Gardening tip
When planting slender aster, make sure to place it in a sunny spot with dry sandy soil. This will help it thrive and bloom beautifully!
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In the kitchen
The slender aster is not eaten by humans. It’s primarily appreciated for its beauty in gardens and natural landscapes rather than for culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eurybia compacta
- Slug
- eurybia-compacta
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Eurybia
- Species
- compacta
- Wikidata QID
- Q5413941
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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