Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Height: 12–36" tall
Spread: 12–24" (slowly spreading by short rhizomes to form loose colonies)
Spacing: 18–24" apart
Bloom Time: July–September (mid- to late summer)
Bloom Description: Flat to slightly rounded clusters of numerous small, bright golden-yellow flower heads held above narrow gray-green foliage. The dense blooms create a showy display and provide abundant nectar late in the season.
Maintenance: Low; cut back stems after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife. Plants spread gradually and can be divided if clumps become crowded.
Soil Drainage: Prefers well-drained soils; highly adaptable to sandy, rocky, or loamy soils and tolerates dry conditions better than wet or poorly drained sites.
Wildlife Value: Excellent pollinator plant that attracts a wide range of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Seeds may also be eaten by birds, and the plant serves as a host for several native insect species.
Garden Use: Excellent for pollinator gardens, prairie plantings, native meadows, and xeriscapes. Its bright late-season flowers provide valuable color and nectar when many other plants have finished blooming and pair well with native grasses and wildflowers.