Description: Erect stems bearing small, curvy, lance-shaped leaves, produce small bouquets of bright yellow flowers. Attractive to butterflies. Drought tolerant once established.

Lifespan: Perennial

Light exposure: Full sun to high pine shade

Bloom color: Yellow

Bloom season: Fall

Height (in bloom): 2 to 3 feet

Habitat: Dry pinelands, sandhills and disturbed areas

Each packet covers 10 square feet.

Read the Florida Wildflower Foundation's profile of Maryland goldenaster.
View or download the Goldenaster page from the Foundation's 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers publication.