Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Ampelaster

Species:

Ampelaster carolinianus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Vine

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Pink, Purple

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like wet meadows and stream banks