CLIMBING ASTER

Aster carolinianus

3 to 9 feet or more

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to deep shade

Prefers wet to moist soil,

but will become drought tolerant

Zones 8 to 11

Showy, robust, woody, perennial vine-like shrub that climbs up trees,

over plants or other supports; with numerous lavender, daisy like flowers

late summer through winter.  Gradually spreads by underground suckers.

Good butterfly attractor.

http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3150&syn_name=Aster+carolinianus

http://regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/plantdetail.asp?tx=Astecaro