Maryland Golden Aster - Chrysopsis mariana
 
Chrysopsis mariana, commonly known as Maryland Golden Aster, is a native perennial plant celebrated for its bright golden-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer to early fall. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, often found in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies of the eastern United States. Maryland Golden Aster attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies with its abundant nectar. Growing up to 2 feet tall, it features narrow, lance-shaped leaves and forms dense clumps. This plant is ideal for naturalistic gardens, wildflower meadows, and native plant landscapes, where it enhances biodiversity and provides late-season color and food for pollinators.
 
 
Photo: Anna Frances Stroud