Little Carlow Aster

Aster 'Little Carlow'

Design with this plant

Overview

The Aster 'Little Carlow' is a charming perennial, renowned for its profusion of vibrant blue-lavender flowers. Its compact form, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread, suits borders and cottage gardens. Blooming from late summer to fall, it offers a late-season nectar source for pollinators. Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Hardy to Zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance, disease-resistant addition to any landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–8Climate Temperate

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — The Aster 'Little Carlow' is a charming perennial, renowned for its profusion of vibrant blue-lavender flowers

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — The Aster 'Little Carlow' is a charming perennial, renowned for its profusion of vibrant blue-lavender flowers

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Its compact form, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread, suits borders and cottage gardens

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — scientifically known as Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Hardy to Zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance, disease-resistant addition to any landscape

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — is an herbaceous perennial offering a profusion of charm to any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–3 Ft.
Mature width: 1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (47)

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Blooming from late summer to fall, it offers a late-season nectar source for pollinators

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — The Aster 'Little Carlow' is a charming perennial, renowned for its profusion of vibrant blue-lavender flowers

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Its compact form, reaching 2 to 3 feet in height with a similar spread, suits borders and cottage gardens

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — scientifically known as Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow'

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Hardy to Zones 4-8, it's a low-maintenance, disease-resistant addition to any landscape

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — is an herbaceous perennial offering a profusion of charm to any landscape design

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — this cultivar boasts clustered

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — Flourishing to an ideal height of 2.5 to 3 feet with an equivalent spread

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — small daisy-like flowers with a striking cerulean to violet-blue hue and sunny yellow centers

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — measuring about 1 inch across

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — dance atop sturdy stems cloaked in lance-shaped

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — medium green leaves from late summer through mid-fall

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — often until the first frost.<br><br>With a propensity for full sun to partial shade

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — the Little Carlow Aster thrives in well-drained soil

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — inviting a ballet of bees and butterflies to the garden

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — exhibiting moderate tolerance to drought once established

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — the Little Carlow Aster is an exemplary selection for gardeners aiming to achieve a prolonged season of color

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — The plant's vivid blossoms are not only visually engaging but also a magnet for pollinators

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — With a USDA hardiness zone rating of 4 to 8, it is resilient in a range of climates

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — This aster is also relatively low-maintenance

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — requiring minimal care beyond occasional watering and pruning to promote health and vigor

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — The Aster 'Little Carlow' is a charming perennial, renowned for its profusion of vibrant, image 26

Little Carlow Aster (Aster 'Little Carlow') — perennial for full

Related plants

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel (Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine') — Brachyglottis 'Sunshine' is a hardy evergreen shrub

Dunedin Hybrid Groundsel

Brachyglottis Dunedin Hybrid 'Sunshine'

Full · Zones 9–10

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia (Ligularia hybrid) — Proven Winners - 'Bottle Rocket' - Ligularia hybrid yellow plant details, information and resources

'Bottle Rocket' Ligularia

Ligularia hybrid

Fragrant Angel Coneflower (Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel') — pure white flowers that can grow up to 4-5 inches across

Fragrant Angel Coneflower

Echinacea 'Fragrant Angel'

Full · Zones 3–9

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant (Helichrysum petiolare) — Proven Winners - Petite Licorice - Licorice Plant - Helichrysum petiolare none plant details

Petite Licorice Licorice Plant

Helichrysum petiolare

Pussytoes (Antennaria Plantaginifolia) — commonly known as Pussytoes

Pussytoes

Antennaria Plantaginifolia

Full · Zones 3–8

Showy Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen') — is a robust perennial reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet

Showy Sunflower

Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Full · Zones 3–10