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Boltonia asteroides
false chamomile [Jim Crockett]
Flower Colors
Description
An aster-like perennial with tall, willowy, branched stems that have lance-shaped mid-green leaves. From late summer to mid-autumn it bears an abundance daisy-like, lilac-purple or white flowers with yellow centres 2-3cm across.
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.4 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingCity and courtyard gardensCoastalWildflower meadowWildlife gardensFlower borders and bedsCut flowers