Showy Aster
Eurybia conspicua
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Showy Aster (Eurybia conspicua) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
ID, MT, OR, SD and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Eurybia conspicua is an aster that produces showy purple daisy-like flowers from midsummer through early fall. This drought-tolerant perennial forms neat clumps and requires minimal care once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Showy Aster is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in early spring before new growth emerges
Wildlife value
The abundant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators during the late summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Showy Aster need?
- Showy Aster grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Showy Aster bloom?
- Showy Aster blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Showy Aster native?
- Showy Aster (Eurybia conspicua) is native to ID, MT, OR, SD and 2 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Showy Aster attract?
- Showy Aster draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Showy Aster HOA-friendly?
- Showy Aster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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