Cottony Golden Aster Plant Care
Chrysopsis gossypina (Michx.) Elliott
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Chrysopsis gossypina, the cottony goldenaster, is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States, from eastern Louisiana to southeastern Virginia.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Cottony Golden Aster?
Water Cottony Golden Aster every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Cottony Golden Aster Native To?
What Is the Cottony Golden Aster?
Cottony Golden Aster (Chrysopsis gossypina) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Chrysopsis genus. Cottony Golden Aster is native to the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States, from eastern Louisiana to southeastern Virginia.
Cottony Golden Aster displays an upright, clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Cottony Golden Aster produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers in clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Cottony Golden Aster?
Chrysopsis gossypina requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Cottony Golden Aster Need?
Cottony Golden Aster thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Cottony Golden Aster Prefer?
Chrysopsis gossypina grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Cottony Golden Aster prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Cottony Golden Aster?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Cottony Golden Aster to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Cottony Golden Aster?
Feed Cottony Golden Aster every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Cottony Golden Aster?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Cottony Golden Aster?
Cottony Golden Aster can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to chrysopsis mariana plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Cottony Golden Aster Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Cottony Golden Aster, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Cottony Golden Aster?
Cottony Golden Aster is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, leafhoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Cottony Golden Aster Need?
Cottony Golden Aster grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Cottony Golden Aster is native to the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States, from eastern Louisiana to southeastern Virginia. In cooler regions, grow Cottony Golden Aster as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Cottony Golden Aster is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chrysopsis genus — compare its care with other Chrysopsis species on PlantoScan.
Chrysopsis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Cottony Golden Aster thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Chrysopsis Species
Other Chrysopsis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chrysopsis gossypina (Michx.) Elliott, family Asteraceae (first published in 237) — World Flora Online record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Cottony Golden Aster, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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