False Aster, or Boltonia asteroides, is a tall-growing native wildflower. Hundreds of white blooms sit atop plants that can grow from 5-6’ tall, depending on the soil type. Plants will be shorter grown in drier soil and taller in a more moist soil. If plants start to need support in the early summer months, False Aster can be cut back by 1/3 and will still provide prolific blooms.
This easy-to-grow wildflower provides nourishment for pollinators in the late summer all the way into fall and will attract a variety of butterflies, bees, and wasps. We recommend planting this native beauty with Goldenrod, Aster or Joe-Pye Weed for a colorful late-season finale in your garden.
More InformationSKU | AM012994 |
Common Name | False Aster |
Botanical Name | Boltonia asteroides |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | White |
Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
Mature Height | 48" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | East of the Rocky Mountains. |
Seeds Per Pound | 2560000 |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 200 seeds per packet |
Coverage | covers 30-40 square feet |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |