Perennial
Cottony Goldenaster
Chrysopsis gossypina
Varieties We Carry
StandardChrysopsis gossypina
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 14.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
About Cottony Goldenaster
A short-lived biennial to perennial wildflower of the southeastern coastal plain, characterized by woolly, cottony foliage and bright yellow composite daisy-like flower heads. Native to longleaf pine sandhills, coastal dunes, and Florida scrub, where it tolerates extremely harsh, dry, sandy conditions. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen (short-lived perennial/biennial)
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Full sun is essential — this Florida scrub and sandhill native is adapted to open, unshaded habitats and declines rapidly in shade.
Water
Extremely drought-tolerant; requires excellent drainage and thrives in the dry, infertile sandy soils of NE Florida. Overwatering or poor drainage will kill it. No supplemental irrigation needed once established.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in dry, infertile sandy or coarse-grained soils with excellent drainage — mimicking its native longleaf pine sandhill and coastal dune habitat. Do not fertilize; rich soils are detrimental. Self-seeds, so allow some pods to mature for natural succession.
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Common questions
Is Cottony Goldenaster a good plant for St. Augustine?
Cottony Goldenaster is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet.