We love this plant so much it inspired us to poetry!

Find them by a stream

or other saturated places;

one yellow-dimpled cheek in each, 

small white and fringed faces.

Waxy lance-like leaves

shed water drops with ease

and in the last of summer's days

its flowers bloom and tease.

Note: This special variety was found in South Carolina by Stoneleigh staff and selected and named for its unique pink flowers. Plant False Aster in wet areas, along streams and ponds, or along borders in average garden soil. Planted in groups they provide a cheerful and delicately lacy look with flowers just under an inch across. This seed strain has blush-colored blooms.

Conditions: Full sun; fertile or average moist soils
Size: 4'-6' tall, 2'-3' wide
Zone: 7 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract and support small butterflies, hover flies, sweat bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators

Photo: Samantha Nestory