Chrysopsis villosa

Also called Hairy Golden Aster

AKA Heterotheca villosa
Yellow daisy-like flowers with 10-25 petals per flower
Hairy gray leaves are oblong, occasionally toothed, usually smooth-edged
Spicy, sharp, sage aroma
Bloom Time: July to September

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Gold

HEIGHT:
30-40 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in a well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Protect from excessive, winter moisture. Native plant, naturally found in the open, in sandy soils, fallow fields and along roads and railroads. Good drought tolerance.

Additional Notes about Golden Aster:

Native to Ontario

"Villosa" is Latin meaning 'hairy'.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray

LANDSCAPE USES:
Naturalizing
Roadside planting
Rooftop (extensive)