With bright, sunflower-like blooms held high on sturdy stems, False Sunflower brings a long-lasting burst of golden yellow from early summer through fall. It grows 3–5 feet tall and glows in sunny borders, meadows, and cottage-style plantings.

Thrives in full sun and average to dry soil, tolerating drought, clay, and poor conditions with ease. Very low-maintenance and reliable, even in tough spots.

Forms upright clumps and may spread gently by rhizome or seed—perfect for naturalistic plantings, meadow-inspired gardens, or cheerful back-of-border displays. Staking is rarely needed thanks to its strong stems.

Native to eastern and central North America, commonly found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides. A tough, adaptable plant that thrives in a wide range of habitats.

Foliage emerges in spring, followed by months of golden blooms that persist into early fall. Seed heads darken in autumn and provide winter texture and wildlife value.

A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it offers abundant nectar and pollen. Birds feed on the seeds in fall, and it hosts several native insect larvae.