Aster ‘Little Carlow’ (Cordifolius Hybrid)

Among the most fashionable Michaelmas daisies of the moment, award-winning Aster ‘Little Carlow’ is a lovely hybrid between Aster cordifolius and Aster novi-belgii. This attractive perennial plant produces masses of single flowers, 1 in. wide (2 cm), with lavender-blue petals and bright golden-yellow centers. Borne on soft stems, their gentle color blends with almost any other color in the garden. Healthy, ‘Little Carlow’ forms a dense clump of dark green leaves, which reach the ground.

• Blooming for weeks from late summer to fall, this eye-catching beauty easily enlivens any sunny corner of the garden.
• Grows with a bushy habit, up to 3 ft. tall (90 cm) and 18 in. wide (45 cm). May need staking
• Thrives in part shade in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun. Rabbit and deer resistant!
• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
• A vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, prairies, or butterfly gardens. Asters are also valued for the excellent quality of their cut flowers.
• Asters are a great source of nectar for butterflies and are a must if you are trying to attract birds or butterflies!
• Propagate by division in spring. Cut back in late fall.
• Generally pest free. May suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews, and gray molds