Status in Florida: Native
Size at Maturity: Typically grows 3 to 6 feet tall.
Phenology: Herbaceous perennial with stout, upright stems, lance-shaped leaves, and large, yellow, daisy-like flowers with prominent central disks that bloom in late summer to fall.
Life Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Season: Late summer to fall
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Texture: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerant of various soil types
Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5-7.0)
Moisture Requirements: Prefers moderately moist soil, but can tolerate drought once established
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
Recommended Landscape Uses: Native plant gardens, meadows, naturalized areas, rain gardens
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance; prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent flower heads; may self-seed and naturalize in favorable conditions
Considerations: Starry Rosinweed can spread by rhizomes and self-seeding, and may require management to prevent it from becoming invasive.
Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; typically not preferred by deer or rabbits
Edible: Not typically consumed
Medicinal Uses: Not commonly used in herbal medicine
Toxicity to Pets: Not known to be toxic to pets, but ingestion of large quantities of plant material may cause gastrointestinal upset.
Florida Native Companion Plant: Goldenrod (Solidago spp.), Tickseed (Coreopsis spp.)
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and other insects; provides habitat and food for various insects and birds
Caterpillar Host Plant: Starry Rosinweed is a host plant for the caterpillars of various butterfly species, including the Silphium Borer (Papaipema silphii) and the Silphium Moth (Schinia cupes).