Description: A tall flowering shoot is borne out of a basal rosette of hairy, blue-green leaves, and culminates in a bouquet of typical "blackeyed susan" like flowers. Becomes shrub-like if flowering shoot tip is browsed by rabbits or deer. Attractive to butterflies. Very drought tolerant once established. Only plant in sandy soil.

Life Span: Biennial; occasionally annual

Light Exposure: Full sun to high pine shade

Bloom Color: Yellow

Bloom Season: Summer

Height (in bloom): 1 1/2 to 3 feet

Habitat: Dry - sandhills, disturbed areas