Thousand Flowered Aster
Boltonia asteroides
Description:
This plant produces many white composite flower heads in the late summer to early fall. Great plant for pollinators, rain gardens and is deer resistant. 2 to 5 feet tall. Moist to wet soils; sun to partial shade.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | White Doll's Daisy, Boltonia |
| Plant Family: | Asteraceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey, Pine Barrens Periphery |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | SNR, G5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Sun, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |
