Oregon False Goldenaster

Heterotheca oregona, Asteraceae

Zones

5–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Seacoast AngelicaAngelica lucida

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Parsnipflower BuckwheatEriogonum heracleoides

Pollinator Sharing

Sierra Mountain MintPycnanthemum californicum

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Large-flowered AsterSymphyotrichum grandiflorum

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

TelegraphplantHeterotheca grandiflora

Related Heterotheca species compete intensely for similar resources and may exhibit mutual allelopathy

Uses

Functions

Late Season Pollen For Native BeesAttracts Hoverflies And Parasitic WaspsSupports Painted Lady Butterfly LarvaeProvides Nectar During Autumn Pollinator Scarcity

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Oregon False Goldenaster grow in?

Oregon False Goldenaster grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Oregon False Goldenaster?

Good companions for Oregon False Goldenaster include Seacoast Angelica, Parsnipflower Buckwheat, Sierra Mountain Mint, Large-flowered Aster.

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