Corethrogyne filaginifolia 'Silver Carpet' (Silver Carpet Aster)

Herbaceous PerennialGroundcover
Written By Anna Barnett
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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

 
 
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