Pityopsis graminifolia

While driving the back roads of Southeastern Oklahoma a few years ago, I spotted this little perennial in a small clearing. I was drawn to its silvery grass-like leaves and golden yellow daisies, an awesome color combination. After growing it in our Stillwater garden, we’ve discovered Grassleaved Goldenaster to be an easy to grow, butterfly attracting, garden worthy plant. Blooming in late summer and fall, this plant is truly unique in that it has rarely been offered in the nursery trade. It may spread a little in moist enriched soil. Although it’s in the Daisy Family, it is sometimes called Narrowleaf Silk Grass.