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Goldenaster

Chrysopsis mariana
In the United States: Native · also called Maryland goldenaster, Maryland golden-aster, silk grass

Short-lived perennial that blooms late summer into fall, supplying nectar and pollen for bees including long-tongued species during a period of declining floral resources. Prefers sandy well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and reseeds readily to persist.

Nectarmedium
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) August–October
Duration~50 days
TypePerennial
Sunfull

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