False chamomile (Boltonia asteroides) bol-TONE-ee-ah ass-ter-OY-deez Genus:  Boltonia Boltonias are vigorous perennials grown for their sprays of aster-like flowers, which appear above clean, gray-green foliage. Their vigorous nature makes them suitable for naturalizing. They are also great in the border (and for cutting), but will benefit from frequent dividing to keep in bounds, and may be cut back in late spring for more compact plants. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Produces a profusion of white, lilac, or purplish-pink rays, and yellow, disc flowers, on strong stems in late summer. Care:  Cut back in early summer to keep plants more compact and bushier. Propagation:  Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn; divide in early spring. Problems:  Anthracnose, rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Native, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink, Purple, White, Yellow Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Perennials