Plants begin spring as a groundcover with large 4 - 8" toothed heart-shaped leaves. Stems emerge with lavender to white flowers in late summer when basal leaves disappear. Best growth occurs in part sun with average, well-drained soil. Plants will tolerate more shade but may not flower in dense shade. Host to the Pearl Crescent and Silvery Checkerspot Butterflies. (Syn. Eurybia macrophylla). Plants grow 1 -3' tall with 2 -3' spread.