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Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'

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 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' (boltons aster) bears showy and light pink blossoms during late summer to early fall. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.
Cautions Depending upon your local conditions, Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' (boltons aster) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.