Chrysopsis mariana (Heterotheca mariana)

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Common Name:  Maryland Golden Aster

Full to part sun, medium to moderately dry moisture level, sandy soil, circumneutral pH.  12-18 inches height, blooms summer to fall, yellow flowers.

Germination Code: A. Add grit to seed-starting medium and apply a little cover of grit.  At 70 degrees, seeds germinate in 1 week.

Native Region: East Tennessee, Highland Rim and West Tennessee Uplands

Low, bushy, drought-tolerant plant.  Makes a good garden plant covered with golden yellow daisie

Maryland Golden Aster - Chrysopsis mariana (Heterotheca mariana)
Photo Courtesy Katie Walberg