False AsterBoltonia asteroides
a.k.a. False Chamomile
A robust, asterlike, perennial herb, which has branched stems, often in clumps and grows 3-5' tall. This species attracts butterflies and may do well in semi-shaded areas. This plant grows tall and should be planted with other robust species.
USDA symbol: BOAS
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 to 6 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 8 |
| Salt Tolerance | Low |
| Stress Tolerance | Fire Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | July to October |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Perdita octomaculata |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden, Sandy or Engineered Soils |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Cottonwood, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Kandiyohi, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, Mower, Nobles, Pope, Ramsey, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Steele, Swift, Traverse, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |