Common Name
Maryland golden-aster
Maryland golden aster
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.5
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
It is found in dry forests, woodlands, roadsides, and open fields. It flowers in the late summer well into the fall providing long-season interest and provides delicate texture with its daisy-like appearance.
Wildlife value: It attracts butterflies, bees and pollinators which keeps nature right outside your back door. Supports specialized bees
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
20
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)