25 Godfrey's Golden Aster Seeds - Native Florida Wildflower for Pollinators

Godfrey's Golden Aster (Chrysopsis godfreyi) is a rare native Florida wildflower prized for its bright golden-yellow daisy-like blooms and silvery-green foliage. This coastal perennial thrives in sandy soils and full sun, making it an excellent choice for native plant gardens, pollinator habitats, and coastal landscapes. Its late-season flowers provide a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Endemic to the Florida Panhandle, Godfrey's Golden Aster is well-adapted to hot, dry conditions and sandy soils. It forms a low rosette of fuzzy, silvery leaves and sends up stems topped with clusters of yellow flowers in late summer and fall. This resilient wildflower is perfect for xeriscaping, beachside plantings, and wildlife gardens.

Plant Features

• Bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers
• Silvery-green, fuzzy foliage
• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies
• Drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant
• Native to Florida's coastal areas

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chrysopsis godfreyi
• Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Low; drought-tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10
• Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
• Mature Height: 1-2 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Godfrey's Golden Aster seeds in well-draining soil, barely covering them with a thin layer of sand or vermiculite. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 2-4 weeks at temperatures around 70°F. Once seedlings have developed several true leaves, transplant them to their permanent location in full sun. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for air circulation.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, Godfrey's Golden Aster is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental water. Avoid overwatering and heavy mulching, as this plant prefers lean, sandy soils. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, or leave seed heads for birds. This low-maintenance wildflower is resistant to deer and rabbits.

What's Included

25 Godfrey's Golden Aster seeds.