Goldilocks Aster

Aster linosyris, Asteraceae

Zones

5–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant BlazingstarMentzelia laevicaulis

Pollinator Sharing

Sessile-leaf False GoldenasterHeterotheca sessiliflora

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Eastern BaccharisBaccharis halimifolia

Baccharis allelopathic effects particularly strong against other asteraceae

British YellowheadInula britannica

Related asteraceae species often exhibit competitive exclusion through allelopathy

Uses

Functions

Very Late Season Nectar When Few Other Sources AvailableSpecialized Butterfly Host PlantOverwintering Habitat For Beneficial InsectsSmall Yellow Flowers Perfect For Tiny Parasitic WaspsExtends Pollinator Season Into Late Autumn

Common Questions

What zones does Goldilocks Aster grow in?

Goldilocks Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Goldilocks Aster?

Good companions for Goldilocks Aster include Giant Blazingstar, Sessile-leaf False Goldenaster.

Design guilds with Goldilocks Aster and see companion relationships visually.

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