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Chrysopsis villosa

Hairy Golden Aster

A wonderful new addition to the fall palette of pink and blue asters. Clusters of loose, single, 2", bright yellow daisy flowers cover the plant in the fall. Hairy Golden Aster truly is drought tolerant and easy to grow.


Height

3 Feet

Spread

1-3 Feet

Bloom Color

Yellow

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

Interesting Notes

This showy plant with its numerous golden yellow flowers is visited by many butterflies. Golden Aster is a drought tolerant native perennial and grows best in well drained average soil in full sun and blooms in August and September. Plant with New England Aster, Goldenrod, Wild Bergamot and Sweet Black-eyed Susan in a perennial butterfly garden or a prairie meadow.Easy Wildflowers

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Full sun in dry poor soils. Will spread via seed if not deadheaded.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Meadow
Dry Sun
Container
Roadside Planting
Native to Northeast
Edging
Drought Tolerant
Wildflower Garden
Native to US
Exposure
Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Fall
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Average