Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Boltonia asteroides

Family:
Bolton's Aster

Family:
Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)

Description:
Bolton's Aster, also known as Thousand-flower Aster or Boltonia, is the best white-flowering "aster" available with an upright growth habit. Its blue-green foliage and stems may be nipped back in mid-Summer to promote a more rounded growth habit and to eliminate leaning when in full flower.

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