Sessileflower False Goldenaster
Heterotheca sessiliflora
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Heterotheca
- Species:
- Heterotheca sessiliflora
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: California
Keystone Species Ranking
- Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dichomeris baxa, Scrobipalpula psilella-group sp. B
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Common in arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected between September 1st and November 15th. Mature inflorescences are brown. H. sessiliflora ssp. bolanderi is found on grassy slopes near the coast, below 1500 feet elevation; from Mendincino County to San Francisco Bay, California.
Source: npn.rngr.net