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Pityopsis graminifolia

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Pityopsis (pit-ee-OP-sis) (Info)
Species: graminifolia (gram-in-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Chrysopsis graminifolia
Synonym:Heterotheca graminifolia

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Silver/Gray

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By Floridian
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Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Neutral Floridian On Nov 9, 2001, Floridian from Lutz, FL
(Zone 9b) wrote:

Golden Aster occurs in dry habitats throughout the southeastern US. It is encountered commonly in Florida scrub. Golden aster is a herbaceous perennial reaching about 2' high. The leaves look like silvery grass blades and both the stem and leaves are covered with silky hairs. The numerous flowers, appearing in summer and autumn, are about an inch across. Golden aster makes an excellent addition to perennial borders and natural areas. Once established it is maintenance-free. It needs light, sandy soil and full sun.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Fort Lauderdale, Florida



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