Boltonia diffusa, commonly known as Smallhead Doll’s Daisy, is a perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats including moist meadows, roadsides, and open woodlands, primarily along the Gulf of Mexico from Texas to Florida, and the lower Mississippi Valley from Louisiana to Illinois, with additional populations in the eastern United States up to Virginia. It typically grows up to 8 inches high and spreads by stolons, forming dense mats. The plant produces numerous daisy-like flower heads with white or lavender ray florets surrounding yellow disc florets, which bloom from late summer to fall and are moderately showy.

Smallhead Doll’s Daisy is valued for its ability to form ground covers in garden settings, providing a carpet of flowers late in the season when many other plants have finished blooming. It is often used in border plantings, native plant gardens, and as a filler in mixed beds. This species is adaptable to a range of soil types, provided they are moist and well-drained. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. While generally not susceptible to major pests or diseases, it can spread aggressively in favorable conditions, potentially becoming invasive in some areas.CC BY-SA 4.0