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Hairy Golden Aster
Heterotheca villosa
In the United States:
Native
· also called Hairy False Goldenaster
Yellow daisy-like flowers provide nectar and pollen to honeybees and other pollinators from midsummer into fall. The plant is drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils with full sun. It supports generalist bees without producing major honey flows.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~3 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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