A compact version of the much larger Boltonia asteroides Snowbank.
Plant Type
All Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average
Flowers
blue to blue violet Aster-like, small, produced in abundance, early end of August
Stems
rhizomatous
Dimensions
1-2 by 1-2 feet (HS)
Propagation
U.S. Plant Patent PP16,678, division
Native Site
The species plant is native to Eastern United States.
Cultivar Origin
Produced in a controlled breeding program in University of Massachusetts during 1997-2000. Named after one of the first hosts of the TV show Victory Garden.
Misc Facts
Genus name honors James Bolton (1735-1799), English botanist.
Author's Notes
I have two of these in my gardens. They are about 2 years old and produce lots of light blue flowers in the fall.
Notes & Reference
#04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage),
#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org)