Chrysopsis mariana
Maryland goldenaster
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
flower
Size:
1-2 ft tall by 1 ft wide
Life Span:
short-lived perennial
Flower Color:
yellow
Fruit Color:
brown,black,NA
Phenology:
winter dormant
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Use in wildflower gardens. Gradually spreads to form small clusters of plants.
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Not wet but not extremely dry
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Birds, Mammals
Butterflies and bees including green metallic, sweat, leafcutter, bumble and mining bees ( Florida Wildflower Foundation ).
Primarily wind dispersed, but small birds consume seed.
Native Habitats:
Moist to moderately dry well-drained soils
