Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama
An aster-like perennial to about 1.5m tall, with, willowy, branched stems bearing lance-shaped finely-toothed greyish-blue to green leaves. Daisy-like, deep lilac-purple or white flowers 2-3cm across, with yellow centres appear late summer to mid-autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple White | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple White | Grey Silver Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Stake tall plants in early spring, see staking: perennials. See aster cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, or propagate by division in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down flowered stems to ground level once flowering has finished or leave the seedheads and stems in place for wildlife and winter interest
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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