Hairy Goldenaster

Three subspecies occur in Florida.  The subspecies ranges somewhat overlap.  Subspecies cruiseana is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.



Informal wildflower garden.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Becomes less than attractive after flowering.

Primarily wind dispersed, but small birds consume seed.

Scrub, sandhills.

• Showy flowers
• Butterflies and bees including green metallic, sweat, leafcutter, bumble and mining bees (Florida Wildflower Foundation).