Corethrogyne filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet' (Silver Carpet Aster)
← Back to Plant Database
Corethrogyne filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet'
Silver Carpet Aster
Characteristics
Height: .5 - 1 ft
Width: 3 – 4 ft
Hardiness: Very Hardy
Natural Setting: Cultivar of Corethrogyne filaginifolia
Plant Type: Perennial
Dormancy: Evergreen
Form: Prostrate, spreading, mounding
Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Season: Summer, Fall, Winter
Soil: Adaptable
Sun Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
Water Requirements: Low-moderate once established
Cold Tolerance: 15 degrees Fahrenheit
Overview
A great silver groundcover that tolerates many soil types and blooms in summer and fall with lavender-pink flowers.
Uses
When planted over a wall or rocks it cascades over the side nicely. Great for borders, rock gardens and containers. ³
We encourage you to comment below and share your own experiences and recommendations for this species.
View Commenting Rules
Lush spreading groundcover with violet blooms in summer to fall.