Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Jim Crockett PP16678

Scientific Name: Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Masbolimket'

Also Known As

Boltonia 'Jim Crockett'
Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama 'Jim Crockett'
Bolton's Aster
False Aster
False Chamomile
Thousand Flower
White Doll's Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Jim Crockett PP16678 plant details

Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Jim Crockett PP16678 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In fall and summer lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Jim Crockett PP16678

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Boltonia asteroides var. latisquama Jim Crockett PP16678

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

U. of Mass.' Dr. Thomas Boyle has developed a new cultivar of Boltonia asteroides named for Jim Crockett (the original host of television's Victory Garden.) It has 1-3" light mauve, daisy-shaped blooms with yellow centers from July 'til late September above blue green foliage which is resistant to powdery mildew.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This compact (rounded to 18-24"), disease-resistant selection from Univ of Massachusetts is a prolific producer of lavender, yellow-eyed Aster- like flowers lt-smr-fall; E.U.S. wildflwr for butterflies ; cut flowers. S/M