Heterotheca villosa

Also Known As

Chrysopsis villosa
Hairy Golden Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-20"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Heterotheca villosa plant details

Heterotheca villosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and lean soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Heterotheca villosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Heterotheca villosa

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: average and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

HAIRY GOLDEN ASTER - A grasslands native perennial hardy in zone 3-8. Lemon to golden yellow daisy blooms on medium green hairy leaves. Stems growing to 24" tall and 12-20" wide. Likes sun to lt shade. Great in dry to sandy soil, drought tolerant. Very long blooming from mid-summer thru fall. Attractive to butterflies.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

A clumping perennial with hairy leaves and golden, daisy-like flowers from early summer to fall. Plants appear as if crusted with gold, and are an excellent addition to natural borders, wild gardens and native plant collections. Adaptable and durable, this aster is best with a seasonal shearing. Hardy to 0 °F. Western North America, our parent material is from Pt. Reyes, California.