General Landscape Uses:
Best used in natural settings.
Availability:
Grown by enthusiasts.
Description: Perennial wildflower 3-7 feet tall with a smooth stem, ovate leaves, and yellow flowers.
Dimensions: Typically 3-7 feet in height.
Range:
Eastern United States scattered south to Okaloosa, Jackson, Calhoun, Gadsden, and Liberty counties.
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Habitats: Woods and thickets.
Soils: Moist, well-drained sandy or limestone soils, with humusy top layer.
Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low; salt wind may burn the leaves.
Drought Tolerance: Moderate; generally requires moist soils, but tolerant of short periods of drought once established.
Light Requirements: Full sun.
Flower Color: Yellow.
Flower Characteristics: Showy.
Flowering Season: August and September.
Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts pollinators.
References: Rickett 1975
Comments: We have been adding data for this species for central and northern Florida and welcome any feedback or review. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.
