Slender Goldentop
Euthamia caroliniana
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, CT, DE, FL and 13 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 411 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaSlender Goldentop is a native Texas perennial that produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers from summer through fall. This compact plant forms neat clumps with narrow, grass-like foliage and maintains a relatively tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Slender Goldentop is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for butterflies and native bees from summer into late fall. The seeds also attract small songbirds in winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Slender Goldentop need?
- Slender Goldentop grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Slender Goldentop bloom?
- Slender Goldentop blooms in June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Slender Goldentop native?
- Slender Goldentop (Euthamia caroliniana) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 13 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Slender Goldentop attract?
- Slender Goldentop draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Slender Goldentop HOA-friendly?
- Slender Goldentop 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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