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Boltonia asteroides 'Jim Crockett'

Family Compositae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 55 cm (18 - 22 in)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Boltonia asteroides 'Jim Crockett' (boltons aster) bears faded fuchsia flowers during late summer to mid fall. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Boltonia asteroides 'Jim Crockett' attracts butterflies to your garden. Boltonia asteroides 'Jim Crockett' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.