Do deer eat Chrysopsis mariana?
Do deer eat Chrysopsis mariana?
Chrysopsis mariana (Maryland Golden Aster) is an upright, clump-forming perennial boasting showy clusters of bright yellow, aster-like flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), in late summer and fall. The sprays of golden flowers attract butterflies but are ignored by deer.
Is it possible to propagate Chrysopsis from cuttings?
Smith et al. (2014) produced landscape-quality transplants from seed in a variety of production substrates. Vegetative propagation is also possible for Chrysopsis if terminal stem cuttings are collected during short days while plants remain vegetative.
How many seeds does a Chrysopsis plant produce?
Reproduction from seed was studied by Hooton (2011) to characterize seed production and germination requirements for these Chrysopsis from native populations in Escambia County, Florida. From mature flowers collected in a native setting, a range of 6,000 to 8,000 seeds was recorded per plant.
Do chrysopis attract bees?
Members of the genus Chrysopis support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Callandrena s.l.) fulvipennis, and Perdita (Hexaperdita) boltoniae. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and pollinators. It is also moderately deer resistant. Red-brown achenes. Displays from July to November.
