A.k.a. stiff sunflower or prairie sunflower. Their showy, sunflower-like flowers are fragrant and bloom 1-2 months. Host plant of multiple butterflies, including the painted lady, and seeds are attractive to many birds! A fairly tall plant that can benefit for a late spring trim to curb overall height. Spreads vigorously from runners.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Sand, Gravely

Height: 3'-5'

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Time: Aug-Sep

Root Type: Rhizome

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, flies, butterflies, and skippers. Hosts the silvery checkerspot, gorgon checkerspot, and painted lady butterflies, as well as some moths and smaller insects. Large, nutritious seeds are eaten by a wide variety of birds. Foliage and roots are occasionally eaten by a wide variety of mammals.