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white doll's daisy

Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

White Doll's Daisy (Boltonia asteroides)

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant produces small, daisy-like flowers.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant produces small, daisy-like flowers.

Common Names

  • White Doll's Daisy
  • False Aster
  • Aster-like Boltonia
  • Star Boltonia

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides
  • Family: Asteraceae
  • Genus: Boltonia
  • Species: asteroides
  • Synonyms: Boltonia diffusa, Matricaria asteroides
  • Varieties:
    • Boltonia asteroides var. asteroides
    • Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama
    • Boltonia asteroides var. recognita

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the United States and Canada.
  • Found throughout the eastern U.S.
  • Often grows in wetlands.
  • Native to most of the U.S.
  • Found in New England

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial forb.
  • Height: 0.5-2.5 feet (0.5-1.5 meters).
  • Stems: Erect, 30-200 mm.
  • Flowers: White, daisy-like, with white to bluish rays surrounding a central disc. Blooms July-September.
  • Leaves: Linear or.
  • Ideal for large borders, wildflower and butterfly gardens.
  • Good for cutting.

Cultivation

  • Tolerates hot conditions.
  • Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Further Information

  • Available at Toadshade Wildflower Farm, a mail-order nursery in Frenchtown, NJ.
  • Dave's Garden community shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.