Plants that are members of the Aster Family (Asteraceae).
Cumberland Rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. This plant is a host to a moth and a butterfly and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 2 to 6.5 feet tall, this species grows in woodlands… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Cumberland Rosinweed (Silphium brachiatum)
New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern United States and adventive in the west. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2.5 to 8 feet tall, this species grows in fields, roadsides, and… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis)
White Rosinweed (Silphium albiflorum) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the state of Texas in the United States. This plant is a host to a moth and a butterfly and is an important nectar source for other insects. Growing from 0.75 to 3 feet tall, this… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to White Rosinweed (Silphium albiflorum)
Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2 to 6.5 feet tall, this species grows in prairies, and has magenta flowers that bloom… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Missouri Ironweed (Vernonia missurica)
Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern and mid-western United States and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to the American Lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis). Growing from 2.5 to 10 feet tall, this species grows in… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Giant Ironweed (Vernonia gigantea)
Sharp Gayfeather (Liatris acidota) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the states of Louisiana and Texas in the United States. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar for bees and other insects. Growing from 0.5 to 4 feet tall,… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Sharp Gayfeather (Liatris acidota)
Bushy Goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western and southeastern United States. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1 to 3.5 feet tall, this species grows… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Bushy Goldentop (Euthamia leptocephala)
Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the mid-western United States and the province of Ontario in Canada. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1.5 to 3… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides)
Western Goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the western United States and the province of British Columbia in Canada. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects. Growing from 1 to… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Western Goldentop (Euthamia occidentalis)
Slender Goldentop (Euthamia caroliniana) is a herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern and south-central United States and the provinces of Ontario and Nova Scotia in Canada. This plant is a host to several moths and is important as a nectar source for bees and other insects.… Read More »A Comprehensive Guide to Slender Goldentop (Euthamia caroliniana)