Heterotheca villosa (Hairy goldenaster)
Drought tolerant, native perennial forb to subshrub with yellow flowers, blooming May to October. Common, occurring in sandy and rocky or calcareous soils of dry grasslands, desert shrublands and open forests. Useful for erosion control and pollinator habitat.
DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION
INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES
Family: Asteraceae
Duration: Perennial
Growth Habit: Forb/herb/subshrub
Native Status: Native
Growth Form: Multiple stem
Mature Height: 6-36 in.
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Period: Mid Summer
Annual Precipitation: 10 in.
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Elevation:
Fire Resistance: No
Fire Tolerance:
Nitrogen fixation:
SOIL ADAPTATION
Coarse Texture: Yes
Medium Texture: Yes
Fine Texture: No
Salinity Tolerance: Low
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
pH Range: 6.0-7.5
SEEDING NOTES
Seeds per Pound:
Seeding Rate: PLS lbs/acre
Season:
Days to Germination:
VARIETIES & LOCAL ACCESSIONS
None