
Boltonia
- Botanical Name
- Boltonia asteroides
- Hardiness
- Zones 4 to 9
- Height
- 5 to 6 feet
- Width
- 3 to 4 feet
- Flowers
- Late summer thru fall: yellow centered daisy-like in white, lilac, purple, or pink
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Planting & Care
- Stake taller varieties or trim plants back by half to a third in early summer for sturdier growth
- Divide in spring or fall every 4 to 5 years to maintain vigor and control spread
- Problems
- Powdery mildew, fungal leaf spot, rust, anthracnose
- Varieties
- Snowbank - 3-4' tall, doesn't usually require staking, white flowers
- Pink Beauty - 3-4' tall, pink flowers
- Jim Crockett - compact 18-24", lavender blooms
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