Chrysopsis mariana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Maryland golden-aster
Conservation status
Secure (NatureServe)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Chrysopsis
Species:	C. mariana
Binomial name
Chrysopsis mariana (L.) Elliott
Synonyms
Diplogon mariana (L.) Raf. Diplogon marianum (L.) Raf. Diplopappus marianus (L.) Cass. ex Hook. Heterotheca mariana (L.) Shinners Inula glandulosa Lam. Inula mariana L.

The Maryland golden-aster (Chrysopsis mariana) is a beautiful plant found in North America. It belongs to the sunflower family, just like the sunflowers you might know! This golden-yellow flower grows from Rhode Island and New York all the way west to Kentucky and southern Ohio. It also grows south into Florida and Texas.

What is the Maryland Golden-Aster Like?

The Maryland golden-aster has leaves that are wider and flowers that are larger than some other aster plants. Its stems feel soft and silky. Because of this, people sometimes call it silkgrass.

When Does it Bloom?

This plant shows off its bright yellow flowers from August to October. This means you can see it blooming in late summer and early fall.

How Tall Does it Grow?

The Maryland golden-aster usually grows to be about one to two feet tall. That's about the height of a small dog!