Sessile-flower golden-aster
Heterotheca sessiliflora
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Find rebates in your areaA low, spreading perennial with narrow, slightly sticky gray-green leaves and abundant bright yellow daisy flowers over a long summer season. It sprawls along dunes and bluffs, sometimes rooting where stems touch soil.
Wildlife value
The extended bloom period is a dependable nectar source for native bees and butterflies along the coast.
Common questions
- How much sun does Sessile-flower golden-aster need?
- Sessile-flower golden-aster grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Sessile-flower golden-aster bloom?
- Sessile-flower golden-aster blooms in June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Sessile-flower golden-aster native?
- Sessile-flower golden-aster (Heterotheca sessiliflora) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Sessile-flower golden-aster attract?
- Sessile-flower golden-aster draws bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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