Boltonia asteroides (false aster)

Boltonia asteroides, commonly called false aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun. This native perennial is typically found growing in wet meadows and marshes but is tolerant of dryer soils as well. False aster gets up to six feet tall and has delicate aster like white to pink blooms.

General info: Boltonia asteroides, commonly called false aster, is a North American native perennial that thrives in medium moisture soil in full sun. This native perennial is typically found growing in wet meadows and marshes but is tolerant of dryer soils as well. False aster gets up to six feet tall and has delicate aster like white to pink blooms.

Landscape uses: Boltonia asteroides is a low maintenance native perennial perfect for naturalized areas. False aster can tolerate dryer areas and lots for sun. This species could also be great for a cottage garden or native plant garden.

Light Exposure Full Sun

Growth Cycle Select

Height with Bloom 5 to 6

Foliage Color. Grey to Green

Moisture Req. Medium

Bloom White to Pink

Origin Eastern U.S.

Height without Bloom Select

Zone 3 to 10