Silver Carpet Beach Aster
Lessingia Filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'
Overview
The Silver Carpet Beach Aster (Lessingia filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet') is a California native, drought-tolerant groundcover. This perennial showcases silvery foliage and blooms with small lavender flowers in summer and fall. It grows to 2-3 feet wide with a height of 3-6 inches, thriving in full sun. Its low maintenance and ability to stabilize slopes make it ideal for coastal landscapes and xeriscaping. Hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–11Type Ground cover, Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 0.5–0.75 Ft.
- Mature width
- 2–6 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Asteraceae
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