Maryland Golden Aster

Heterotheca mariana, 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

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Two-colored Prairie CloverDalea bicolor

Nitrogen Fixation

Fringed Poppy MallowCallirhoe digitata

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Eastern BaccharisBaccharis halimifolia

Baccharis produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby asteraceae

Gypsum Golden AsterHeterotheca gypsophila

Congeneric heterotheca species exhibit strong competitive exclusion

Uses

Functions

Specialist Oligolectic Bee SupportSmall Wasp Nectar SourceBeneficial Fly HabitatSandy Soil StabilizationFall Pollinator ExtensionNative Plant Community Indicator

Common Questions

What zones does Maryland Golden Aster grow in?

Maryland Golden Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Maryland Golden Aster?

Good companions for Maryland Golden Aster include Two-colored Prairie Clover, Fringed Poppy Mallow.

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