| Description | 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) |
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