Chrysopsis mariana

Chrysopsis mariana, commonly known as Maryland golden aster, is a short lived perennial with golden yellow daisy like flowers that bloom in late summer and fall. Its soft silvery green foliage forms basal rosettes in the first year before sending up hairy flowering stems in the second. It readily self seeds in open soils and disturbed areas, making it a resilient presence in meadow style gardens or naturalized plantings. Its upright unbranched stems and bright flowers create vertical color late in the season when many other natives have faded. Height & Spread: 12 - 24 in x 12 - 18 in Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Well drained sandy or rocky soils Watering Needs: Low; drought tolerant once established Deer Resistance: Seldom browsed due to coarse foliage Native Status This species is native to the eastern and southeastern United States, commonly found in open woodlands, prairies, and coastal plains. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies