White Doll's Daisy
Boltonia asteroides
Last reviewed: July 2026
Boltonia asteroides is a native wildflower producing masses of small white daisy-like blooms from July through September across much of eastern and central North America.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag White Doll's Daisy as toxic to livestock.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 33 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Deer
Resistant (per Prairie Moon Nursery)
Browse plants for this ecoregion
White doll's daisy is a tall native perennial that produces clouds of small white daisy-like flowers from summer through early fall. This robust plant forms upright clumps and can reach up to 5 feet tall, making it excellent for the back of flower borders or naturalized areas.
Growing White Doll's Daisy
Grow White Doll's Daisy in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 12 to 36 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
White Doll's Daisy takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height up to 5 feet may appear too wild or uncontrolled for front yards
- Can look sparse and weedy during winter dormancy
- May require staking to prevent flopping in windy conditions
Wildlife value
The abundant small flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the late summer blooming period. Seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter.
Common questions
- When does White Doll's Daisy bloom?
- Boltonia asteroides blooms from July through September, producing abundant small white flowers that resemble asters.
- What pollinators visit Boltonia asteroides?
- White Doll's Daisy attracts bees, butterflies, and beetles with its late summer flowers, making it valuable for pollinator gardens.
- Where is Boltonia asteroides native?
- This species is native across much of the eastern and central United States, from Maine to Florida and west to Oregon and Texas.
- What growing conditions does White Doll's Daisy prefer?
- Boltonia asteroides grows best in full sun with medium moisture but adapts to various light and water conditions, making it versatile for different garden settings.
- Is White Doll's Daisy toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag White Doll's Daisy as toxic to livestock.
- Is White Doll's Daisy HOA-friendly?
- White Doll's Daisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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