Aster Little CarlowAster
Family:Asteraceae
属:紫菀属
common name:Aster
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1.5 to 2 feet
Spread: 1.5 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: September - October
Bloom Color: Blue rays and yellow center disks
Sun: Full sun (only)
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Can be grown in some light shade, but needs full sun for best flowering.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Little Carlow is a hybrid between cultivars of Aster cordifolius and Aster novi-belgii. It typically grows to 2 tall with a similar spread and features clusters of 1-1.5" diameter sky blue asters (blue rays and yellow disks) which bloom in fall. The blue flower color (as opposed to the more common purple) sets this plant apart from most other asters.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Borders. Mass or group. Also may be used as a perennial edging plant along walkways or paths.
