Coreopsis palmata (Prairie Coreopsis) River & Stream Warrior Plants Aster macrophyllus / Eurybia macrophylla

Aster macrophyllus / Eurybia macrophylla (Big-leaved Aster) is a native of the savannas and woodlands around the midwest

giving this sedge its name

Photo #1 By: By renee_mcgurk (silver maple) [CC BY 2

It can give a tropical feel with its palm-like foliage

It is also critical for threatened coastal habitats

Coreopsis palmata (Prairie Coreopsis) River & Stream Warrior Plants Aster macrophyllus / Eurybia macrophyllaThis short perennial with slender deeply lobed leaves of this perennial make it a perfect addition to a manicured landscape as well as an essential to habitats in which it is typically found in such as dry prairies and open savannas. It is also tolerant of many types of soil from rocky, gravelly, or sandy soil as well as clay. Prairie Coreopsis serves as a food source for many native caterpillars. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic,