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Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank' (False chamomile)

Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank' Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner

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Botanical Name: Boltonia asteroides 'Snowbank' bol-TONE-ee-ah ass-ter-OY-deez Common Name: False chamomile 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. 'Snowbank' produces masses of white flowers in late summer.
 Care: Provide full sun to light shade and moist but well-drained soil. Cut back in late spring or early summer for more compact plants.
 Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn; divide in early spring.
 Problems: Anthracnose, rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot.
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
Tolerance Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color White Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Naturalizing
Style , Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest , Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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