Chrysopsis mariana

Maryland Goldenaster

Small herbaceous perennial with narrow, hairy, green leaves and golden yellow daisy-like flowers in mid summer. Not a true aster. Full sun, tolerates dry, sandy soil. Native to Eastern US. 1-2 ½'.

©Thomas G. Barnes. Barnes, T.G. & S.W. Francis. 2004. Wildflowers and ferns of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky.

©James H. Miller. James H. Miller and Karl V. Miller. 2005. Forest plants of the southeast and their wildlife uses. University of Georgia Press., Athens. Courtesy of University of Georgia Press. Image scanned by Forestry Images.