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    Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'

    Also Known As

    • Aster novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'
    • Violet Carpet Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

    Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet' plant details

    Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, edging plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf daisy usually growing up to one foot in height, the purple petals surround a bright yellow center in late summer to early fall. When planted in good soil, this variety will form a dense carpet of foliage and flowers. However, we have also grown this very successfully in heavy clay soil. Plants die to the ground in the winter and re sprout each spring from the roots. It can be divided in early spring before the roots produce shoots or by taking cuttings of the stems in mid spring after they have grown to about five inches in height.
    At our nursery, this plant has proven to be very deer resistant and is one of the few flowers they don't bother, except for occasionally nipping off some of the flower tips. It makes an excellent container plant and will flower heavily even in a gallon pot.

    Regular watering throughout the summer to keep the soil moist will help keep the plants growing vigorously throughout the season, however the roots grow deep and will survive with little water during the summer.

    Our favorite uses for this plant are to line paths or create borders around other taller plants. The flowers, even though short-stemmed, are excellent for cutting and last a long time. We use this and other Aster varieties in our arrangements to supplement other flowers that cease to produce new flowers into the fall when the Asters start blooming.

    By: Red Panda Nursery

    Gardening facts about Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet' plant

    How to Grow Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Violet Carpet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • birds
      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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