Description

Upright, bushy and clump forming with toothed, lanceolate leaves and bright, 2″ medium-gold flowers with darker centers. Tolerates some drought but thrives in heavy moist soils. Deadhead to promote additional bloom. May self-seed. Plant stems may be cut back by 1/3 to 1/2 in late May to reduce overall plant height. Visited by butterflies and birds – leave those seed heads up for the winter! Special value to native bees. And recommended by the Garden for Wildlife Program of the National Wildlife Federation for attracting fireflies into your yard! Height: 3-6 ft. Spread: 2-4 ft. Family: Asteraceae Bloom time: June to August Sun: full sun Water: medium Deer resistant photo credit: Alvesgaspar