Boltonia asteroides
Common name: False Aster
The amount of flowers this plant produces is astounding! The white, classic daisy-like flowers so thoroughly cover this plant when in bloom, you can barely see the green of the foliage. Beware, however, that these flowers do give way to seeds, and it can spread agressively if not deadheaded. The flowers provide a food source for many pollinators, including bees, butterflies, moths and beetles. Prefers wetter conditions and tolerates clay soils.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Durable Near High Traffic Areas, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
White
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 6 Feet
- Max width
- 6 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot