General Landscape Uses:
Wildflower gardens.
Availability:
Available at native plant nurseries in northeast Florida
Description: Perennial wildflower 3-6 feet tall with large yellow flowers with drooping petals. Forms large clumps.
Dimensions: Typically 3-6 feet in height.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Range:
North central United States from Ohio to Minnesota scattered south to Louisiana and Jackson and Gadsden counties.
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Habitats: Calcareous hammocks.
Soils: Moist, well-drained limestone or calcareous sandy 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: May-July
Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts pollinators.
References: Mellichamp (
2014), Wunderlin and Hansen 2011
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.
