Tall and branching with many happy yellow blooms, can take on an almost shrub like appearance. Foliage can be cut back in mid-summer to reduce height. Does well on a shady edge, meadows, and disturbed areas. A short-lived perennial, it self-seeds readily and flowers in its second year. Good source of nectar for pollinators and birds enjoy it’s seeds. Makes a great cut flower.
North American, mid-western native
Full to part shade
Medium soils
Height: up to 5’
Blooms early fall
Self-seeding biennial or short lived perennial
Tall and branching with many happy yellow blooms, can take on an almost shrub like appearance. Foliage can be cut back in mid-summer to reduce height. Does well on a shady edge, meadows, and disturbed areas. A short-lived perennial, it self-seeds readily and flowers in its second year. Good source of nectar for pollinators and birds enjoy it’s seeds. Makes a great cut flower.
North American, mid-western native
Full to part shade
Medium soils
Height: up to 5’
Blooms early fall
Self-seeding biennial or short lived perennial
