Common Name: Yellow Star Grass, Gold Star
Part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerant of most soils but prefers sandy, moderately acid to neutral pH. 6-12 inches height, blooms late spring to early summer and then sporadically all summer, yellow flowers.
Germination Code: C(60), D
Native Region: Middle and East Tennessee, West Tennessee Uplands
A small plant that can be easily confused with a grass unless its star-shaped flowers are seen. Attracts bees and butterflies.