Western Sunflower Helianthus occidentalis Asteraceae

Several bright yellow 2-3” flowers top almost leafless stalks from July through September, basal rosette of ovate pointed leaves have long petioles & are up to 6” long, forms colonies by rhizomes, Goldfinches love the seeds, attracts butterflies, drought tolerant, great for meadows.

2-5’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3b-8b
Perennial

Native Range: se MN east to NJ, south through the mountains of GA & the FL panhandle to e. TX. Rare in MD

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