Boltonia caroliniana (Walter) Fernald. Common name: Carolina Doll's-daisy. Phenology: Aug-Oct. Habitat: Bottomlands, ditches, roadsides, prairies. Distribution: Se. VA south to s. SC (and GA according to Kartesz 2020), primarily on the Coastal Plain and Piedmont.
Origin/Endemic status: Endemic
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, FNA20, G, K4, POWO, SE1, Va, Anderson (1987), Townsend & Karaman-Castro (2006); = Boltonia diffusa Elliott var. caroliniana — Morgan (1966); < Boltonia caroliniana (Walter) Fernald — RAB; > Boltonia caroliniana (Walter) Fernald — F; > Boltonia ravenelii Fernald & Griscom — F; < Boltonia sp. — GW2. Basionym: Chrysanthemum carolinianum Walter 1788
Links to other floras: = Boltonia caroliniana - FNA20
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)
Heliophily ⓘ: 7
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Horticultural Information
Intro: Erect, somewhat bushy perennial of bottomlands, ditches, roadsides and prairies.
Stems: Stems diffusely branched.
Leaves: Leaves alternate, sessile, linear to narrowly oblong-lance-shaped, about 3-5 in. long, bluish-green and smooth.
Inforescence:
Flowers: Daisy-like compound flowers (heads) numerous in a spreading-branching inflorescence; heads about 1 in. wide, consisting of 25-36 white to lilac, narrow ray florets encircling a yellow center disk composed of numerous tiny, tubular florets. 2 or 3 series of light green, linear bracts surround the base of each head.
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Height: 4-6 ft.
plant sale text: The small white, occasionally pink flowers of Boltonia caroliniana cheers up any outdoor space and is valued for giving height to the back of borders and naturalizing large areas. Impressive for its blue-green foliage, long bloom time, dependability and high heat tolerance. This native plant thrives in a wide range of soil conditions but prefers moist situations. This species is distinguished from Boltonia asteroides by its clumping rather than spreading habit and smaller but more profuse flowers. For shorter, bushier plants, cut back in late spring
bloom table text:
description: Erect, somewhat bushy perennial of bottomlands, ditches, roadsides and prairies.
stems: Stems diffusely branched.
leaves: Leaves alternate, sessile, linear to narrowly oblong-lance-shaped, about 3-5 in. long, bluish-green and smooth.
inflorescence:
flowers: Daisy-like compound flowers (heads) numerous in a spreading-branching inflorescence; heads about 1 in. wide, consisting of 25-36 white to lilac, narrow ray florets encircling a yellow center disk composed of numerous tiny, tubular florets. 2 or 3 series of light green, linear bracts surround the base of each head.
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native range: southeastern United States
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