Known for its bright yellow ray petals that droop gracefully around a tall, dark-brown central cone, giving it a distinctive look.
Attracts native bees, butterflies, and beetles, and serves as a nectar source for Monarchs during migration.
After blooming, seeds are eaten by goldfinches and other seed-eating birds in late summer and fall.
Deep roots give it drought tolerance and make it a long-term component of prairie plantings.
Known for its bright yellow ray petals that droop gracefully around a tall, dark-brown central cone, giving it a distinctive look.
Attracts native bees, butterflies, and beetles, and serves as a nectar source for Monarchs during migration.
After blooming, seeds are eaten by goldfinches and other seed-eating birds in late summer and fall.
Deep roots give it drought tolerance and make it a long-term component of prairie plantings.
Bloom: early to late summer
Habitats: areas along railroads (especially where remnant prairies occur); clay prairies; limestone glades; moist to slightly dry black soil prairies; thickets; woodland borders
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic (tolerates moist to slightly dry)
Plant type (height): forb (up to 4 feet)
Requirements: full sun (tolerates partial sun)
Soil: clay-loam; loam (tolerates many kinds of soils)
