| Shape | Upright, clump forming. |
| Landscape | Plant in large groupings in a naturalized butterfly garden or herbaceous border. The flowers are excellent for cutting, drying or left to provide winter interest. Commonly paired with Black-Eyed Susan's and ornamental grass creating a nice contrast in colour and form. |
| Cultivation | Easy to grow in full sun to part shade, in average, well-drained soil. Water regularly but do not overwater. Best flowering in full sun. Tolerant of drought, clay or shallow rocky soils, heat, humidity and deer. Self-seeds freely; deadhead if you do not want seedlings the following season. Divide clumps when overcrowding occurs. |
| Pests | Possible problems include: Japanese beetle and leaf spot. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Orange-yellow ray florets 3 - 8 cm in diameter, drooping slightly. Prominent central cone of orange disc florets. Attracts birds and butterflies. |
| Fruit Description | Cypsela, a dry fruit formed from a double ovary, of which only one develops into a single seed. |