Photo by Petal Talk
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Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
Also Known As
- Aster cordifolius 'Little Carlow'
- Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Little Carlow'
- Blue Heart-leaved Aster
- Blue Wood Aster
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'-4'
- W: 2'
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' plant details
Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: acidic and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
By: Petal Talk
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Petal Talk
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' plant
How to Grow Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- adaptable
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- birds
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 15"-24"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 24"-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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