Perennial- Hairy Golden Aster
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Common Name: Hairy Golden Aster
Botanical Name: Chrysopsis villosa ‘San Bruno Mountain’
Family: AsteraceaeDescription: California native, evergreen
Sun: Full to part sun
Water: Drought-tolerant to regular water; looks better with some water in the summer
Soil: Any well-draining
Habit and form: Grows in a low mound 1 foot high and 2 to 3 feet across; fast growing; easy to grow with fuzzy-textured leaves
Flower type: Daisy like; profuse bloom
Flower color and bloom season: Bright yellow flowers spring into summer
Uses for plant and/or flowers: Flowers attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies; seeds attractive to birds
Pruning time & method: Deadhead and trim back as needed to keep neat
Comments: Good in rock gardens and as accent plant in perennial borders
