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white doll's daisy
Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names: MD (aster-like boltonia), PA (aster-like boltonia)
White Doll's Daisy (Boltonia asteroides)
The White Doll's Daisy, scientifically known as Boltonia asteroides, is a native American perennial that brings a splash of color to late summer and fall gardens.
Considerations for Children
- The plant produces small flower heads, which might be a consideration for younger children.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides
- Common Names: White Doll's Daisy, False Aster, Aster-like Boltonia, Bolton's Aster
- Family: Asteraceae
- Synonyms: Boltonia diffusa, Matricaria asteroides
- Varieties:
- Boltonia asteroides var. asteroides
- Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama (A. Gray) Cronquist
- Boltonia asteroides var. recognita
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to most of the U.S. and Canada.
- Frequently found in wetlands, particularly in the eastern U.S.
Morphological Characteristics
- Height ranges from 0.5 to 2.5 feet (approximately 50 centimeters to 1.5 meters). Some texts indicate it can reach 4-5 feet.
- Blooms from July to September.
- Flowers are generally small, arranged in broad, flat clusters.
- Flower heads have white to pink, purple, or blue rays surrounding a central disc.
- Leaf blades are linear.
Cultivation
- Thrives in average soil conditions.
- Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Suitable for large borders, wildflower gardens, and butterfly gardens.
- Blooms are suitable for cutting.
Quirky Facts
- One text mentions a "Daisy Doll" designed by Mary Quant in the 1970s, though this is unrelated to the plant itself.
Further Information
- Toadshade Wildflower Farm in Frenchtown, NJ, specializes in native perennial plants, including Boltonia asteroides.
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.