Maryland goldenaster is a bright and cheerful yellow daisy-like flower which mixes well with other small lovers of dry soil like Liatris pilosa, Ionactis linariifolia and Solidago bicolor. Blooms from July to October. Preference is for a very dry sandy soil in full to part sun. often found growing with pines and small scrub oaks in coastal communities and dry road-cuts. Grows 1-2 feet tall. Can spread by seed but not by roots. Must have very well-drained soil to survive. Zone 3-8; NJ ecotype. // Seed packet, about 100 seeds. Germination requirements: 30 days cold, moist stratification. May germinate without stratification.