How to Grow and Care for False aster

False aster, also known as White boltonia, False chamomile

False aster thrives best in environments with full sun exposure and well-drained soil, necessitating moderate watering practices to prevent over-saturation. Special care points include deadheading to promote further blooming and pinching back in early summer to maintain a bushier growth habit and support more vigorous flowering. Overall, false aster is an easy-to-care-for plant, suitable for beginners.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing False aster

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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False aster is a robust, shrub-like perennial that generally reaches 5 to 6 feet tall (150-180 cm), but may only grow to about 4 feet (120 cm) in shaded conditions. This plant features branched stems adorned with narrow, lance-shaped, dark gray-green leaves, which are roughly 5 inches (13 cm) long. Late summer to early fall ushers in an array of daisy-like blooms measuring about 3/4 inch (2 cm) across, showcasing white rays surrounding a central yellow disc. False aster's growth habit includes spreading slowly by rhizomes.