Hairy Golden Aster

Heterotheca villosa, Asteraceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Canadian Milk VetchAstragalus canadensis

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antelope BitterbrushPurshia tridentata

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Great Basin Wild RyeLeymus cinereus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Prairie RedrootCeanothus herbaceus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Snowbrush CeanothusCeanothus velutinus

Ceanothus species are known for allelopathic compounds that inhibit herbaceous plants and competing shrubs

Chia SageSalvia columbariae

Salvia produces aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants

Uses

Functions

Late Season NectarDrought TolerancePrairie RestorationPollinator Support

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory SupportWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Hairy Golden Aster grow in?

Hairy Golden Aster grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Hairy Golden Aster?

Good companions for Hairy Golden Aster include Canadian Milk Vetch, Antelope Bitterbrush, Great Basin Wild Rye, Prairie Redroot.

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