Long-bloom perennial · Sunny gardens Growing conditions Sun: Full sun Soil: Average to moist, well-drained Plant details Size: ~2–3 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide Blooms: Mid-summer–early fall Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Golden-yellow petals surround a rich dark brown central cone giving it a bold, graphic look that stays in bloom from July into September, bringing sustained color to the garden Expands over time through rhizomes and self-seeding, helping fill in garden spaces Why wildlife loves it Valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators Host plant for moths, including the Wavy-lined Emerald moth Seed heads provide food for birds in fall and winter Fun to see Wavy-lined Emerald moth caterpillars disguise themselves as they feed by attaching bits of petals to their bodies with silk
