Boltonia asteroides 'Nally's Lime Dot'

Here is a true garden odd-ball. This false aster is incredibly tall and the lime-yellow daisy flowers have no petals. Strange! However, the dot-like flowers are adorable as they sway above the sturdy blue-green stems from late summer through fall. Though tall and narrow, this plant does not require staking. Grow it in average garden soil in sun or part shade.

Note: Cut flowers are great in arrangements.

Zones: 3 to 8

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 48 to 72 in.

Spread: 24 to 36 in.

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil: Average

Bloom Time: September to October

Native Range: the straight species is native from Maine south to Florida, west to Texas, and north to North Dakota.