White Doll's Daisy, False Aster


Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides (L.) L'Hér.
Family: Asteraceae
White Doll's Daisy, False Aster(Boltonia asteroides)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: All zones
USDA: 4-9

Heat Tolerance: Questionable

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Eastern United States

Growth Habits: Herbaceous rhizomatous perennial, 5 to 6 feet tall (150-180 cm) or more, 3 to 4 feet spread

Flowers: White, pink or purple flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water, well drained soil

Propagation: Seeds, spreads by rhizomes

White Doll's Daisy, False Aster(Boltonia asteroides)
Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln, NE.

The cultivar 'Snowbank' is slightly more compact with white flowers.

Blooming Habits:
White, pink, lilac, or purple daisy-like flowers, 0.8 inches in diameter (2 cm) in late summer to early autumn


 

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