Scrubland goldenaster
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Chrysopsis subulata
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Asteraceae
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Landscape Uses:
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Wildflower gardens. |
Ecological Restoration Notes: |
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Availability: |
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Available at native plant nurseries in central Florida. |
Description: |
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Perennial herb up to 3 feet tall with yellow flowers. |
Height: |
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Up to 3 feet in height. Usually much taller than broad. |
Growth Rate: |
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Fast. |
Range: |
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Endemic to peninsular Florida from St. John's and Alachua counties, south to Indian River, Osceola, Highlands, Hardee, and Manatee counties; disjunct to Collier County where possibly extinct. |
Habitats: |
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Flatwoods and disturbed sites |
Soils: |
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Moist, well-drained sandy soils, without humus. |
Nutritional Requirements: |
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Low; it grows in nutrient poor soils. |
Salt Water Tolerance: |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
Salt Wind Tolerance: |
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Low; salt wind may burn the leaves. |
Drought Tolerance: |
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High; does not require any supplemental water once established. |
Light Requirements: |
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Full sun to light shade. |
Flower Color: |
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Yellow |
Flower Characteristics: |
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Showy. |
Flowering Season: |
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February - December, primarily in summer. |
Fruit: |
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Wildlife and Ecology: |
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Comments: |
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We have been adding data for this species for central and northern Florida and welcome any feedback or review. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.
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