Boltonia

( bolt - TOH - nee - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

This genus of flowering perennial needs full sun to light shade and regular water. Best when planted in clusters at the middle or back of planter beds, these are native to the Eastern United States and bear yellow-centered white to blue small daisies. They can reach 6 feet or more in height and 3 feet wide if given adequate water.

Boltonia Species and Varietals

The genus Boltonia is a member of the plant family Asteraceae and includes 7 species. These flowers grow best in zones 1-24. ​To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Boltonia apalachicolensis (Appalachicola Doll's Daisy)
This perennial species is native to North America. These plants reach 72 inches tall, and have thin, cascading stems that support white daisy flowers with yellow centers. These plants are considered endangered in their native range due to habitat loss.

Botonia asteroides (White Doll's Daisy, False Chamomile, False Aster)
This perennial species is native to the United States and Canada, and reaches between 16 and 78 inches tall. These are cultivated as ornamental plants, and are popular additions to cottage or informal gardens. Varieties are listed and described below:
'Pink Beauty'
With pink flowers. 
'Snowbank'
This is a compact variety, reaching 5 feet tall and has a more upright habit than the species. Flowers are larger and whiter.
'Jim Crockett'
Gets to 21 inches tall and 15 inches wide; blooms are blue.

Boltonia caroliniana (Carolina Doll's Daisy)
This species is found only in the southeastern United States, and takes the form of a perennial herb up to 80 inches tall. These plants produce profuse shows of daisies, and has a generally pleasing bushy habit.

Boltonia decurrens (Decurrent False Aster, Claspingleaf Doll's Daisy)
These floodplain flowers are native to areas along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, and are considered endangered due to habitat destruction in their native range. These are bushy, perennial herbs that produce great shows of white daisy flowers in spring and summertime. These flowers can thrive and produce seeds even when their surroundings are flooded. 

Boltonia diffusa (Smallhead Doll's Daisy)
This species, native to North America, is a small perennial that reaches just 8 inches tall, and produces white to lavender daisy flowers in spring and summertime. 

Boltonia latureana
This species is native to China, Japan, Korea and Russia. Flowers are lavender-blue to purple with yellow centers, and bloom profusely in spring and summer. Plants reach up to 40 inches tall at maturity.

Boltonia montana (Mountain Doll's Daisy)
These plants are found only in the eastern central United States, mainly in the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. They are becoming extinct in their native range though are not considered endangered, and have pink to lavender flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summertime. Flower centers are yellow.

Caring for Boltonia

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

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A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

Wikipedia: Boltonia
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 199, Boltonia asteroides
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