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Boltonia asteroides

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Boltonia asteroides (false aster) bears showy and white blossoms during late summer to early fall. This plant is spreading in form and has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Boltonia asteroides tolerates wet sites and compacted soil. In the fall, Boltonia asteroides offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Boltonia asteroides (false aster) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Boltonia asteroides (false aster) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.