Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

hairy goldenaster

Synonym(s):

Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. hyssopifolia, Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. cruiseana, Chrysopsis gossypina subsp. gossypina,

Genus species:

Chrysopsis gossypina

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

flower

Size:

to 3 ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

yellow

Fruit Color:

brown,black

Phenology:

winter dormant

Noted For:

Showy Flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Informal wildflower garden.

Considerations:

Becomes less than attractive after flowering.

Availability:

Seed

Propagation:

Seed.

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Very long very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Soil pH:

Acidic to neutral

Suitable to Grow In:

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Birds

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:

Scrub, sandhills.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Three subspecies occur in Florida.  The subspecies ranges somewhat overlap.  Subspecies cruiseana is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.