Climbing Aster, Climbing-aster, Aster carolinianus, Lasallea caroliniana, Symphyotrichum carolinianum, Virgulus carolinianus
Pleasantly fragrant, Ampelaster carolinianus (Climbing Aster) is a climbing, deciduous perennial boasting a profusion of showy daisy-like flowers, 1-3 in. wide (2-7 cm), with pale lavender to pink rays surrounding sunny yellow centers. Blooming for weeks from late summer until frost, the blossoms are borne on slender woody stems bearing narrowly oval, dark green leaves. They are visited by a variety of pollinating insects, including bees and butterflies. Songbirds and small mammals eat the seeds. Native to the southeastern United States, Climbing Aster makes a substantial statement in the late-season garden. Its sprawling or climbing habit makes it best for an informal or naturalized setting. Great for a fence, arbor, or trellis too!
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Banks And Slopes, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Aster |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
6' - 12' (180cm - 3.7m) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, United States |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Banks And Slopes, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Ampelaster carolinianus (Climbing Aster) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
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