Aster ageratoides ‘Tiny Theo'
A low-growing aster that belies its name once established. ‘Tiny Theo’ forms a dense, spreading carpet, flowering in late summer with small blue daisies that attract pollinators. Best suited to meadow edges and larger plantings where its outward movement can be accommodated without restraint.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun; part shade
Moisture: average
Soil: regular garden soil
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 30
Spread (cm): 100
Habit: low, spreading groundcover
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: Aug–Sept
Seasonal interest: late summer to early autumn flowering
Foliage: green
Flower: blue
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: meadow edges; naturalistic plantings; larger borders
Features: low habit; vigorous spreader; late-season flowering
Notes: appears compact initially but spreads steadily to form a dense, low groundcover; best used where lateral movement is acceptable