A tall, robust perennial with large, deeply lobed dark green leaves and showy yellow daisy-like flowers featuring distinctive green centers. Creates dramatic height and bold texture in the garden.
Native range: Native to North American floodplains, stream banks, and moist forests throughout most of eastern and central United States and Canada
Size: 5-8 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide, space 3-4 feet apart
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist to wet well-drained soil. Tolerates various soil conditions but prefers consistent moisture
Bloom period: Late summer through fall (July-September)
Wildlife value: High pollinator value with numerous native bees and moths; host plant to 30 different specialist bees and 17 species of butterflies and moths
Garden benefits: Excellent for rain gardens, naturalizes readily, attracts abundant pollinators, provides late-season color, low maintenance once established
A tall, robust perennial with large, deeply lobed dark green leaves and showy yellow daisy-like flowers featuring distinctive green centers. Creates dramatic height and bold texture in the garden.
Native range: Native to North American floodplains, stream banks, and moist forests throughout most of eastern and central United States and Canada
Size: 5-8 feet tall, 3-4 feet wide, space 3-4 feet apart
Growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade, moist to wet well-drained soil. Tolerates various soil conditions but prefers consistent moisture
Bloom period: Late summer through fall (July-September)
Wildlife value: High pollinator value with numerous native bees and moths; host plant to 30 different specialist bees and 17 species of butterflies and moths
Garden benefits: Excellent for rain gardens, naturalizes readily, attracts abundant pollinators, provides late-season color, low maintenance once established