Common Name
Yellow crownbeard
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
8.0
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Floodplain forests and disturbed alluvial habitats, mesic to dry upland forests, rocky woodlands, clearings, old fields, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats; usually on moderately to strongly base-rich soils. Frequent to common throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. It also Attracts soldier beetles which is a natural predator for pests such as aphids and mites
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Weedy
Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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