Long-bloom perennial · Sunny gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Average to moist, well-drained
Plant details
- Size: ~2–3 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid-summer–early fall
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Golden-yellow petals surround a rich dark brown central cone giving it a bold, graphic look that stays in bloom from July into September, bringing sustained color to the garden
- Expands over time through rhizomes and self-seeding, helping fill in garden spaces
Why wildlife loves it
- Valuable nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Host plant for moths, including the Wavy-lined Emerald moth
- Seed heads provide food for birds in fall and winter
Fun to see
- Wavy-lined Emerald moth caterpillars disguise themselves as they feed by attaching bits of petals to their bodies with silk
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
