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Hairy False Goldenaster

Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain'

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Overview

The Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') is a vibrant perennial with fuzzy leaves and stems, showcasing a profusion of golden-yellow daisy-like flowers. Ideal for dry, well-drained soils, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-2 ft in height and 2-3 ft in width. This drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall, attracting butterflies while being deer-resistant. A low-maintenance choice for Californian-themed gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, LowZones 8–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — yellow flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Temperate

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Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — add vibrant color and attract beneficial pollinators such as butterflies and bees to, image 51
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — environmentally-friendly garden space; requiring minimal supplemental watering, image 73
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — This drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall, attracting butterflies while, image 60
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — Ideal for dry, well-drained soils, it thrives in full sun, reaching 1-2 ft in height, image 40
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — giving it a sturdy structure to support its copious blooms.<br><br>From summer into fall
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — This drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall, attracting butterflies while, image 22
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — grey-green foliage that provides a textured backdrop for other garden elements; this, image 47
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — requiring minimal supplemental watering; ground cover / perennial for full or half, image 52
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — Originating from the San Bruno Mountain area in California; showcasing a profusion of, image 44
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — this plant is lauded for its resilience and ease of care; the Hairy False Goldenaster, image 83
Hairy False Goldenaster (Heterotheca 'San Bruno Mountain') — environmentally-friendly garden space; requiring minimal supplemental watering
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