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Pityopsis falcata

sickle-leaved silk grass, sickled leaved golden-aster


Despite the common name, sickle-leaved silk grass is a member of the aster family. Pityopsis falcata is a low-growing perennial that has an impressive show of deep yellow flowers late summer to fall. It is adapted to thrive in sites with sandy, nutrient poor soils.

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Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Hardiness Zone: 2-10


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Fall Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Landscape Use
Rock garden
Growth Habit
Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust
Photo by Jean Baxter (c) Native Plant Trust
Uli Lorimer (c) Uli Lorimer
Uli Lorimer (c) Uli Lorimer