False Sunflower, Burning H

This False Sunflower blazes through the summer and fall border with an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like yellow blooms that open from midsummer and keep coming well into autumn without any deadheading required. A native of the Great Lakes region, it draws butterflies and birds throughout its long bloom season—a genuine ecological asset that looks as good as it performs. Growing three to five feet tall with a sturdy, upright habit, it holds its own at mid-border where its golden flower power can be fully appreciated without crowding smaller neighbors. The robust constitution of this native perennial shows in its willingness to shrug off deer, rabbits, and even the challenging root chemistry of black walnut trees, broadening the options for tricky garden spots. Low-maintenance and reliably long-blooming, it comes back stronger each year and gradually fills in beautifully as a mass planting for a relaxed, prairie-inspired effect. Give it full sun and reasonably well-drained soil and it will reward you season after season with almost no effort on your part.