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Boltonia

Boltonia asteroides

Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 37 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11b
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides) — *Boltonia asteroides* — Boltonia. Photo via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Boltonia (Boltonia asteroides) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11b. Mature size 29"–6'.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, boltonia pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sunchoke / Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).