Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established
Height: 12–24" tall
Spread: 12–24"
Spacing: 12–18" apart
Bloom Time: June–September
Bloom Description: Daisy-like flowers with bright red to orange petals tipped in yellow, surrounding a raised central disc; long-lasting and showy
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom; cut back in late fall or early spring if desired
Soil Drainage: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy, rocky, or poor soils but does not tolerate heavy, wet soils
Wildlife Value: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators; seeds are eaten by birds.
Garden Use: Ideal for prairie gardens, pollinator plantings, xeriscapes, and naturalized landscapes. Its bright, bold flowers provide long summer color and support native pollinators.