Hairy false golden-aster

Heterotheca villosa

Heterotheca

Asteraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–10

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Hairy false golden-aster is a tough, low-maintenance native wildflower that thrives in well-drained to dry soils with full sun to partial shade. It is highly adaptable to rocky or sandy conditions and tolerates drought once established, making it excellent for xeriscape or prairie-style plantings. Bright yellow daisy-like blooms in summer and fall make it a magnet for native bees and butterflies.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

120″ – 360″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Flowers

yellow

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings; Very Drought Tolerant Once Established

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

-20° – 110°F

Mature Spread

up to 180″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alberta

Colorado

Kansas

Manitoba

Michigan

Montana

Nebraska

North Dakota

Ontario

Saskatchewan

South Dakota

Wyoming

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 13, 2018 by Sandy Rowley (cc-by-sa)

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