Ampelaster carolinianus Europe (aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally

(aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally acquired this selection of the North American native Symphyotrichum oblongifolium from Montrose Gardens

in the village of San Carlos at 3

it is amazingly tolerant of a wide range of garden soil conditions

a spectacular clump in the woodland garden

Ampelaster carolinianus Europe (aka: Aster oblongifolius) We originally(aka: Aster carolinianus) What will they think of next a native (NC south to Florida) woody aster that climbs! We figure the North American (NC south to Florida) native Ampelaster carolinianus watched too many old kudzu movies. Yes, it grows, it climbs, it mingles, it blooms it closely resembles a clematis in habit with fragrant lavender pink flowers from late September into November (NC). Give Ampelaster carolinianus a trellis, deer fence (which it