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: | Pine Barrens Periphery, South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | July to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |