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Prairie False Goldenaster

Heterotheca camporum, Asteraceae

Zones
3–9
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

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Dotted GayfeatherLiatris punctata
Pollinator Sharing
White GoldenrodOligoneuron album
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Green-eyed ConeflowerRatibida tagetes

Both composite species may produce allelopathic compounds and compete for similar prairie niches

Hoary CressLepidium draba

Invasive hoary cress allelopathic compounds negatively impact native false goldenaster

Stiff-leaf Golden AsterHeterotheca stenophylla

Congeneric heterotheca species compete intensely and may produce allelopathic compounds affecting each other

Uses

Functions

Native Bee SpecialistLate Season NectarHoverfly SupportBeneficial Wasp HabitatSeed Source For Birds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound HealingRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Prairie False Goldenaster grow in?

Prairie False Goldenaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Prairie False Goldenaster?

Good companions for Prairie False Goldenaster include Dotted Gayfeather, White Goldenrod.

Design guilds with Prairie False Goldenaster and see companion relationships visually.

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