Description
Seed heads provide winter food for birds and small mammals; supports pollinators; deer and rabbit resistant, drought-tolerant; provides a crucial habitat for small animals and insects; helps prevent erosion, especially in dry or sandy areas.
Soil Type: Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, sand + loam
Soil Moisture: Mesic-Wet
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Height: 1-2’
Spread: 1-2’
Bloom Color: Yellow-Orange
Bloom Time: July-September
Host Plant for: Wavy-Lined Emerald moth, a few Checkerspot butterflies
Companion Plants: Coneflower, Monarda, Asters, Sedum, Liatris, Yarrow
