100 Seeds False Aster Boltonia asteroides Native Wildflower

False Aster (Boltonia asteroides) is a hardy native perennial prized for its late-season display of small, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers. Plants form tall, bushy clumps of narrow blue-green foliage that add airy texture to borders, meadows, and pollinator gardens.

In the landscape, False Aster works well in native plantings, rain gardens, and the back of perennial borders where its height and profuse bloom are shown to best effect. The flowers appear in late summer into autumn, extending seasonal interest after many other perennials have finished. It can be used in cut flower arrangements and combines nicely with ornamental grasses and other late-blooming natives.
Species: Boltonia asteroides
Variety: False Aster
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Surface sow, light needed for germination; 14-30 days at 65-70F
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Tall late-season bloomer; pinch early for a more compact habit