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(Euthamia gymnospermoides)
Texas Goldentop (Euthamia gymnospermoides)
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Photo by: Dan Johnson | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Dan Johnson | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-10-31T11:53:19-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Euthamia gymnospermoides, commonly known as Texas Goldentop, is a deciduous perennial herb that thrives in prairie ecosystems, particularly in the Central and Southeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and spreads to about 1 foot (0.3 meters). Texas Goldentop has a clumping form and is characterized by its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall, adding a splash of color to the landscape. The flowers are quite showy and attract a variety of pollinators.
Texas Goldentop is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to adapt to a range of soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, such as meadow gardens and prairie restorations, and can also serve as an accent in perennial borders. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and is best suited to soils with good drainage. This plant is not commonly associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can spread somewhat aggressively by rhizomes, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Texas Goldentop is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to adapt to a range of soil conditions, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. It is often used in naturalistic plantings, such as meadow gardens and prairie restorations, and can also serve as an accent in perennial borders. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate light shade and is best suited to soils with good drainage. This plant is not commonly associated with serious diseases or pests, but it can spread somewhat aggressively by rhizomes, so it may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 0.667-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to prairie ecosystems in the Central and Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Great Plains Goldentop, Viscid Euthamia
Scientific Names: , Euthamia gymnospermoides, Solidago gymnospermoides, Euthamia pulverulenta, Euthamia camporum, Euthamia glutinosa, Solidago camporum, Euthamia chrysothamnoides, Solidago graminifolia var. camporum, Solidago perglabra
GBIF Accepted Name: Euthamia gymnospermoides Greene