Helianthus angustifolius ~ Swamp Sunflower multicolored-bloom as well as several moths

as well as several moths

Treat Mexican Feather Grass as an annual if temperatures reach below 20 in winter

Drought and heat tolerant once established

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and hummingbirds

Helianthus angustifolius ~ Swamp Sunflower multicolored-bloom as well as several mothsSwamp Sunflower is a salt tolerant late blooming perennial and doesnt spread aggressively like other sunflower selections. The showy yellow flowers that resemble large daises bloom in fall and continue until frost. Best bloom in full sun in acidic and moist to wet well drained soils. Helianthus angustifolius acts as a host for several butterflies, including the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly. It attracts various butterflies and caterpillars which in