Quick answer: Maryland goldenaster (Chrysopsis mariana) is native to 17 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Wet to moist (FACU) |
| Soil | Wet to moist, sandy, pine woods |
| Bloom | Aug-Oct |
| Height | Up to 1 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Maryland goldenaster
Where is Maryland goldenaster native?
Maryland goldenaster (Chrysopsis mariana) is native to 17 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Maryland goldenaster bloom?
Maryland goldenaster blooms Aug-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Maryland goldenaster need?
Light: Sun. Water: Wet to moist (FACU). Soil: Wet to moist, sandy, pine woods. Mature height: Up to 1 ft.
Is Maryland goldenaster deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Maryland goldenaster is handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Maryland goldenaster?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Chrysopsis mariana by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Maryland goldenaster.
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