About This Plant
A daisy that looks like an aster, this plant prefers full sun in well drained soils and will spread via rhizomes and seed. It might need to be staked in a garden, but the abundant blooms are worth it. It has narrow greenish-gray foliage.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
The grayish color of false aster’s leaves provides an interesting contrast in gardens with brighter green foliage. | The species name asteroides is a nod to the plant’s resemblance to asters.
Alternate Names
Thousand Flowered Aster, Boltonia, Eastern Doll’s Daisy, False Chamomile, White Doll’s Daisy
