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Hairy Goldeneye

Heliomeris hispida, Asteraceae

Zones
4–8
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 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Silky Prairie CloverDalea villosa
Nitrogen Fixation
Rattlesnake WeedChamaesyce albomarginata
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Ten-Petal BlazingstarMentzelia decapetala
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Longleaf False GoldeneyeHeliomeris longifolia

Congeneric false goldeneyes compete for similar light conditions and root territories in overlapping habitats

Uses

Functions

Attracts Native BeesSupports Predatory BeetlesLate Season NectarHosts Parasitoid WaspsFall Pollinator ResourceBird Seed Source

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy Goldeneye grow in?

Hairy Goldeneye grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Hairy Goldeneye?

Good companions for Hairy Goldeneye include Green-eyed Coneflower, Silky Prairie Clover, Rattlesnake Weed, Ten-Petal Blazingstar.

Design guilds with Hairy Goldeneye and see companion relationships visually.

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