Eurybia ×herveyi, commonly known as Hervey’s Aster, is a hybrid perennial herb that exhibits a moderate growth rate. It is a cross between Eurybia divaricata and Eurybia spectabilis, both native to eastern North America, particularly in open woodlands and along forest edges. Hervey’s Aster typically reaches a height and width of 1.5-2.5 feet (0.46-0.8 meters). It features a clumping form with lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of daisy-like flowers with white to pale purple rays and yellow centers. The flowers are quite showy and bloom profusely from late summer into fall, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Hervey’s Aster is valued for its late-season blooms, which provide color and interest in the garden when many other perennials have finished flowering. It is well-suited for use in perennial borders, wildflower gardens, and as part of a pollinator-friendly planting scheme. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers medium draining loam or clay soils. It requires medium amounts of water, making it relatively easy to maintain once established. While it is not known for significant problems with pests or diseases, powdery mildew can occasionally affect the foliage in humid conditions. Hervey’s Aster is not typically invasive and does not have aggressive roots, making it a safe choice for a variety of garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0