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Plant specific values:
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Claspingleaf Doll’s Daisy (Boltonia decurrens) | Easyscape Plant Profile

Claspingleaf Doll’s Daisy

(Boltonia decurrens)

Claspingleaf Doll’s Daisy (Boltonia decurrens)

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Climate Requirements for Willoughby, Ohio

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
• Precipitation 37" - 45" 38" Aquatic Aquatic
• High Temp. 84°F - 89°F 82°F OK, but your summers are milder than normal for this plant OK
• Low Temp. 13°F - 20°F 19°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow very well at your location but requires an aquatic environment.

Summary

Boltonia decurrens, commonly known as Claspingleaf Doll’s Daisy, is a deciduous perennial herb native to floodplain forests, wet meadows, and riverbanks in parts of Missouri and Illinois. It typically grows to a height of 4-6 feet and a width of 2-4 feet. This species is characterized by its tall, erect stems and lance-shaped leaves that clasp the stem. From late summer to fall, it produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers with petals ranging in color from pink to purple and white centers, which are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.

Claspingleaf Doll’s Daisy is valued for its late-season blooms and ability to thrive in moist environments, making it an excellent choice for rain gardens, wetland restoration projects, and naturalized areas. It prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade, and it requires medium to high amounts of water with medium drainage. While it is not commonly used in formal garden settings, its robust seed production and adaptability to wet conditions make it a useful species for ecological plantings. Gardeners should be aware that due to its high seed production, it can self-seed and spread, potentially becoming aggressive in ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 4-6 feet
  • Width: 2-4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
  • Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium, High
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Showy Flowers, Water Garden

Natural Habitat

Floodplain forests, wet meadows, and riverbanks in parts of Missouri and Illinois

Other Names

Common Names: Decurrent False Aster, Clasping-Leaf Doll’s-Daisy

Scientific Names: Boltonia decurrens, Boltonia asteroides var. decurrens, Boltonia glastifolia var. decurrens, Boltonia latisquama var. decurrens

GBIF Accepted Name: Boltonia decurrens (Torr. & A.Gray) Wood