Nally's Lime Dots False Aster (Boltonia asteroides 'Nally's Lime Dots')
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Deciduous Perennial Upright, Spreading in the Asteraceae Family

Sprays of unusual chartreuse, petal-less button blooms atop tall airy stems in late summer.

Sprays of lime green dots - like the center of a daisy with no petals.

Excellent for adding interest to a cut flower arrangement!

Pros

  • Unusual chartreuse, petal-less flower form
  • Excellent, long-lasting cut flower
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Tolerates average to poor soil

Cons

  • Tall stems can lean or flop without support
  • Offers little value to pollinators (petal-less, rarely visited)
  • May need pinching or staking for a tidier habit
Highlights
  • Sprays of lime-green, petal-less button flowers
  • Tall, airy habit reaching 4 to 6 feet
  • Standout addition to late-summer cut flower arrangements
  • Drought tolerant and easy to grow in average soil
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 4 - 6 feet tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 3b - 8a (Usually hardy to -35° F)
Tags Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Full Sun, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Partial Sun, Perennial, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Poor Soil
Bloom Period Late summer into fall
Flower Color Lime green
Foliage Color Green
 

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Pairs well with sturdy late-summer companions like asters and Joe Pye weed, which can help support its tall, lax stems, or with other drought-tolerant, adaptable perennials.

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Past Availability
2025 : 08/10 - 08/23
2023 : 06/21 - 09/10

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