Boltonia

(Compositae - daisy family)
About 10 species of smooth, upright, leafy-stemmed, aster-like perennial herbs of the eastern and central U.S. and eastern Asia. Cultivated as ornamentals.
asteroides peren • ht 4-6' • zones 3-9

(aster-like) boltonia

Boltonia asteroides - Sep 20 Boltonia asteroides - Sep 25
native, hedge-screen, sun - part shade
eastern and central U.S.

The numerous, upright stems and abundant foliage are waxy bluish-green, smooth, and notably clean in appearance. When in flower in late summer to early fall, the plant is covered with a profusion of white, aster-like flowers about 1" across. An outstanding native ornamental, easily cultivated.

cat # 6N8P
$7.95 each / 3+, $7.50 ea