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Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.7 - 1 m (2 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (false aster) bears showy and white blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant is clump forming and has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Bees and wasps are attracted to Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (false aster) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. Where conditions are favourable, Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Snowbank' (false aster) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.