Eurybia compacta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
47302
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.L.Nesom
Source:
gcc
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 77(3): 259, nom. nov. (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046631
Common Names
- Eurybia compacta
- Compact Eurybia
- Compact Wood Aster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurybia compacta (also called Compact Wood Aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America and is found in open woods, prairies, and meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white daisy-like flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Eurybia compacta is a perennial plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It also attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eurybia compacta has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eurybia compacta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Eurybia compacta
Eurybia compacta is native to North America, from Canada to the Carolinas.
Eurybia compacta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurybia compacta?
Eurybia compacta
What type of plant is Eurybia compacta?
Eurybia compacta is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where does Eurybia compacta grow?
Eurybia compacta is native to the eastern United States and Canada.
Species in the Eurybia genus
Eurybia integrifolia, Eurybia conspicua, Eurybia radulina, Eurybia merita, Eurybia saxicastellii, Eurybia glauca, Eurybia furcata, Eurybia surculosa, Eurybia hemispherica, Eurybia compacta, Eurybia macrophylla, Eurybia jonesiae, Eurybia divaricata, Eurybia spinulosa, Eurybia avita, Eurybia schreberi, Eurybia horrida, Eurybia spectabilis, Eurybia paludosa, Eurybia sibirica, Eurybia herveyi, Eurybia mirabilis, Eurybia radula, Eurybia chlorolepis, Eurybia eryngiifolia, Eurybia chasei, Eurybia kingii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.