500 False Aster Seeds - Boltonia asteroides Native White Wildflower

False Aster (Boltonia asteroides) is a native perennial wildflower that brings a cloud of small white, daisy-like blooms to late-season gardens. Despite its common name, it is not a true aster but a robust member of the aster family, valued for its profuse flowering and easy-going nature. The plant forms upright stems clothed in narrow, gray-green leaves and is topped in late summer and fall with masses of white flowers that attract pollinators. False Aster is an excellent choice for meadow plantings, rain gardens, perennial borders, and native plant landscapes, where its tall, airy habit adds texture and movement.

Plant Features

• Profuse white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers
• Blooms from late summer into fall
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Upright, clump-forming habit with narrow gray-green foliage
• Native to North America and well-suited to naturalized areas

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Boltonia asteroides
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Average to moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Medium to high; tolerates wet conditions
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 3-6 feet
• Spacing: 18-24 inches

Planting & Care

False Aster seeds can be sown directly outdoors in fall or stratified for spring planting. For best results, scatter seeds on the soil surface and press them lightly, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing to allow good air circulation. False Aster thrives in moist to average garden soil and performs well in rain gardens or low-lying areas. Water regularly during dry spells, especially in the first year. Established plants are relatively low-maintenance; taller stems may benefit from staking in exposed sites. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

500 False Aster (Boltonia asteroides) seeds.