Golden Aster
Chrysopsis mariana
This golden yellow flowered perennial has a long blooming season. It has a clumping form, grows well as a border plant, or as ground cover which tolerates light traffic. Drought tolerant used in waterwise landscaping. When finished blooming the flowers form an attractive silver brown fluffy seedhead which provides a delectable meal for birds.
Height: 1’- 2.5’
Spread: 1’- 2’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: August - October
Light: Full sun – part shade
Moisture: Dry to medium
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds, Keystone Species - See our article HERE
Deer resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Blazing star, Bluestem Grass ‘Standing ovation’, Butterfly weed, Goldenrod ‘Fireworks’
Photo credit: Mette Rossi
Chrysopsis mariana
This golden yellow flowered perennial has a long blooming season. It has a clumping form, grows well as a border plant, or as ground cover which tolerates light traffic. Drought tolerant used in waterwise landscaping. When finished blooming the flowers form an attractive silver brown fluffy seedhead which provides a delectable meal for birds.
Height: 1’- 2.5’
Spread: 1’- 2’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: August - October
Light: Full sun – part shade
Moisture: Dry to medium
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds, Keystone Species - See our article HERE
Deer resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Blazing star, Bluestem Grass ‘Standing ovation’, Butterfly weed, Goldenrod ‘Fireworks’
Photo credit: Mette Rossi
Chrysopsis mariana
This golden yellow flowered perennial has a long blooming season. It has a clumping form, grows well as a border plant, or as ground cover which tolerates light traffic. Drought tolerant used in waterwise landscaping. When finished blooming the flowers form an attractive silver brown fluffy seedhead which provides a delectable meal for birds.
Height: 1’- 2.5’
Spread: 1’- 2’
Pot size: 3 qt
Bloom time: August - October
Light: Full sun – part shade
Moisture: Dry to medium
Attracts: Butterflies, bees, birds, Keystone Species - See our article HERE
Deer resistance: Moderate
Companion Plants: Blazing star, Bluestem Grass ‘Standing ovation’, Butterfly weed, Goldenrod ‘Fireworks’
Photo credit: Mette Rossi