Boltonia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tall leafy perennial herbs of eastern America and eastern Asia having flowers that resemble asters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Boltonia flowers bloom in late summer, creating a vibrant display of purple and white hues in the garden.
- The gardener chose to plant a boltonia in the eastern corner of the yard, where it could receive plenty of sunlight.
- In the wild, boltonia often grows near streams and rivers, where the soil is rich and moist.
- The boltonia's daisy-like flowers attracted a variety of bees and butterflies to the garden.
- The tall stems of the boltonia required staking to prevent them from toppling over in the wind.