Scientific Name
Chrysopsis villosa
Files
Download Seed: The achenes of hairy goldaster are 2-2.5 mm long. (77 KB)
Download Seedling: Two month old seedling grown in research greenhouse at SDSU. (94 KB)
Download Vegetative: The grayish green color of hairy goldaster leaves is due to their pubescence. (127 KB)
Download Flowering: Heads are solitary to clustered at the stem tips. (56 KB)
Download Fruiting: Hairy goldaster produces seed in late summer. (150 KB)
Family Name
Asteraceae
Common Name
Golden aster, hairy goldaster
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in Jul.-Sept. when achenes are dark in color
Germination: 70° F for 1-3 weeks or by keeping seeds moist at 40° F
Vegetative Propagation:
Soils: Sandy or gravelly
Light: Full sun
Water: Dry
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