Aster novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'
More About Aster novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'
- AKA Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet' or Aster dumosus 'Violet Carpet'
- A profusion of violet-blue flowers top attractive, green leaves
- Compact, mounding habit makes an excellent, front border perennial
- Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall
Zone:
4Height:
20-30 cmSpread:
30-50 cmColour:
Violet-blueMichaelmas Daisy Growing and Maintenance Tips
This species of aster needs to be planted in an open and reasonably sunny position to achieve peak flowering. Needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour.
Aster novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet' Characteristics

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Attracts Butterflies

Rabbit Resistant

Low Maintenance

Salt Tolerant

Long Blooming

Rock garden

Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Growth Rate
MediumFlowering Time
Lt. Sum-FallFall
Habit
CompactDwarf
Mounding