Maryland Goldenaster

Chrysopsis mariana
Use in  wildflower gardens. Gradually spreads to form small clusters of plants.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Primarily wind dispersed, but small birds consume seed.

Habitat

Moist to moderately dry well-drained soils

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Butterflies and bees including green metallic, sweat, leafcutter, bumble and mining bees (Florida Wildflower Foundation).