Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Boltonia

Species:

Boltonia decurrens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Yellow, Purple

Native Range

United States: Iowa, Illinois, Missouri

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, alluvial soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers floodplain habitats; often found in disturbed areas

Germination Information