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Boltonia decurrens

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Boltonia (bol-TO-nee-uh) (Info)
Species: decurrens (DEK-ur-enz) (Info)

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Patsyjasper On Mar 21, 2013, Patsyjasper from Newcastle
United Kingdom wrote:

Grew from seed in northeast England, has done well in heavy clay soil. Rapidly makes clumps, have divided these. Surprised that it is endangered given how easy was to germinate, grow on and propagate.

Neutral Floridian On Jan 17, 2005, Floridian from Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

Found only in Illinois and Missouri, this plant is listed as threatened on both state and federal levels

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Breezy Point, Minnesota
Frenchtown, New Jersey



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