Texas Goldentop

Euthamia gymnospermoides, Asteraceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pacific AsterSymphyotrichum chilense

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Bigelow's SneezeweedHelenium bigelovii

Pollinator Sharing

Silky AsterSymphyotrichum sericeum

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Stiff-leaf Golden AsterHeterotheca stenophylla

Related composite species may compete for similar resources and produce inhibitory compounds

Hoary CressLepidium draba

Brassica allelochemicals from hoary cress inhibit native goldentop establishment

Uses

Functions

Attracts Specialist Native BeesSupports Predatory MitesHosts Beneficial Thrips PredatorsLate Summer Nectar SourceAttracts Hover Flies For Aphid Control

Common Questions

What zones does Texas Goldentop grow in?

Texas Goldentop grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Texas Goldentop?

Good companions for Texas Goldentop include Pacific Aster, Bigelow's Sneezeweed, Silky Aster.

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