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Key Characteristics
Appearance: The 4-inch blooms feature deep, rich golden-yellow petals, each marked with a mahogany or deep brown brushstroke near the base, creating a star pattern around a prominent dark brown to black central cone.
Size: Plants typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height and spread about 18 inches wide.
Growth Habit: It grows as a biennial or a short-lived perennial, but readily self-seeds, allowing it to maintain a presence in the garden for many years if spent flower heads are not removed.
Growing Conditions & Benefits
Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade.
Soil & Moisture: Prefers normal, loamy, well-drained soil. It is notably tolerant of drought, heat, poor soil, and even salt spray once established.
Pollinator Friendly: The flowers are a significant draw for butterflies and bees during summer, and the drying seed cones attract songbirds like American Goldfinches in the fall.
Deer & Pest Resistance: Insects and most mammalian pests, including deer and rabbits, tend to leave this plant alone.
Uses: It is an excellent choice for flower beds, borders, containers, and native or wildflower gardens. Its long stems and vibrant blooms make it a popular choice for cut flower arrangements.
Key Characteristics
Appearance: The 4-inch blooms feature deep, rich golden-yellow petals, each marked with a mahogany or deep brown brushstroke near the base, creating a star pattern around a prominent dark brown to black central cone.
Size: Plants typically reach 2 to 3 feet in height and spread about 18 inches wide.
Growth Habit: It grows as a biennial or a short-lived perennial, but readily self-seeds, allowing it to maintain a presence in the garden for many years if spent flower heads are not removed.
Growing Conditions & Benefits
Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade.
Soil & Moisture: Prefers normal, loamy, well-drained soil. It is notably tolerant of drought, heat, poor soil, and even salt spray once established.
Pollinator Friendly: The flowers are a significant draw for butterflies and bees during summer, and the drying seed cones attract songbirds like American Goldfinches in the fall.
Deer & Pest Resistance: Insects and most mammalian pests, including deer and rabbits, tend to leave this plant alone.
Uses: It is an excellent choice for flower beds, borders, containers, and native or wildflower gardens. Its long stems and vibrant blooms make it a popular choice for cut flower arrangements.