How much sun does Hoary False Goldenaster need?

Hoary False Goldenaster grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Hoary False Goldenaster bloom?

Hoary False Goldenaster blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Where is Hoary False Goldenaster native?

Hoary False Goldenaster (Heterotheca canescens) is native to CO, KS, MO, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Hoary False Goldenaster attract?

Hoary False Goldenaster draws butterflies.

Is Hoary False Goldenaster HOA-friendly?

Hoary False Goldenaster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Hoary False Goldenaster

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Heterotheca canescens

Last reviewed: June 2026

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–12" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Native to

CO, KS, MO, NM and 2 more states

Pollinators

butterflies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies

Hoary False Goldenaster is a low-growing native perennial that forms neat, compact clumps with silvery-gray foliage. It produces abundant small yellow daisy-like flowers from summer through late fall, providing reliable color during the hottest months. This drought-tolerant plant maintains its attractive form with minimal care.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hoary False Goldenaster is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The long blooming season makes this plant valuable for butterflies and other pollinators from midsummer through fall. Its extended flowering period provides nectar when many other plants have finished blooming for the season.

Common questions

How much sun does Hoary False Goldenaster need?: Hoary False Goldenaster grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Hoary False Goldenaster bloom?: Hoary False Goldenaster blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Where is Hoary False Goldenaster native?: Hoary False Goldenaster (Heterotheca canescens) is native to CO, KS, MO, NM and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Hoary False Goldenaster attract?: Hoary False Goldenaster draws butterflies.
Is Hoary False Goldenaster HOA-friendly?: Hoary False Goldenaster is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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