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Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank'

Thousand flowered aster

Zillions of lacy white daisies top long stems of fine-textured silver blue foliage in late summer and early fall. An undemanding native plant that is surprisingly tolerant of drought and flood.


Height

3-4 Feet

Spread

3 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Interesting Notes

'Snowbank' is a cultivar of which I am most fond. It is about 3-4' tall and does not require staking when grown in full sun. In partial shade however, plants will not be as compact and require support. The simple leaves are blue green, and the top half of the plant is blanketed by clear white daisies with yellow centers. In my garden, flowering begins in early August and continues well into September. Although plants perform best in deep, moist, organic soils, plants have tolerated two severe Georgia droughts with only occasional watering. 'Snowbank' associates well with other late summer and fall bloomers such as Perovskia atriplicifolia, Sedum x 'Autumn Joy', Eupatorium purpureum and Lesdedeza thunbergii. Armitage

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Although it will certainly tolerate periods of drought, Boltonia prefers average to moist soil and will withstand periodic wet feet. Full sun is essential for maintaining an upright stature. Cut back in early to mid summer to achieve a less lanky habit.

Good Companions

Homestead Purple Verbena Verbena 'Homestead Purple',
Blue Ice bluestar Amsonia 'Blue Ice',
Mardi Gras sneezeweed Helenium 'Mardi Gras'

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Exposure
Sun
Part Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Summer
Fall
Attributes
Meadow
Drought Tolerant
Border
Native to US
Dry Sun
Cut Flower
Soil Moisture Needs
Average