Apalachicola Doll's Daisy

Boltonia apalachicolensis

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Boltonia
Species:
Boltonia apalachicolensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6-8 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Florida

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, sandy, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
found in wetland areas, often near streams

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o