Woody scrambling growth habit: Climbs through shrubs and over stream banks for versatile garden placement
Evergreen foliage: Maintains color and structure through winter, unlike many aster species
Late-season lavender blue flowers: Blooms in November and December, extending the garden's floral display
Attracts pollinators: Supports bees and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers
Arching stems with yellow disc centers: Creates a dramatic, woven effect in garden settings
Summarized by Shop
Ampelaster carolinianus is a woody, scrambling, semi-evergreen vine that climbs through shrubs and over stream banks along the coastal plain of the southeastern United States, opening lavender-blue flowers in November and December when every other aster has long since finished. The climbing aster keeps a private schedule, and that contrar