Boltonia asteroides
Perennial

USDA Zones: 4 - 9
Light: prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade
Height:  3 to 7 feet
Width:  3 to 4 feet
Flower Colors: snowy white or shades of pink
Bloom Time: late summer - fall
Special Features:
CutFlowers
Fall Color
Flowers
Tolerates Drought
US Native/Wildflower
Companion Plants:
Sedum 'Autumn Joy' and ornamental grasses.

A terrific choice for the fall garden, boltonia grows 3 to 7 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, with a frothy explosion of white or pink flowers in late summer or early fall. A native flower, it's easy to grow as long as it has plenty of sun and good drainage. It's an ideal choice for the back of the border and combines well with other fall-blooming plants.

Notable Varieties
'Snowbank' is a popular white variety growing 4 feet tall. 'Pink Beauty' has pale pink flowers and grows 3 to 4 feet.

Care
Prefers rich, well-drained soil but will tolerate poorer soils and, after the first year, drought. Mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize by working in compost two or three times during the season or by applying a slow-release fertilizer, following label directions exactly. Don't overfertilize or plant will flop. Plant may need staking regardless.

Planting
Plant established plants in spring in all zones or also in fall in Zones 7 to 9. Work plenty of compost into the soil and space 3 to 4 feet apart.