Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) host plant Water use Low Sun exposure

Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun

Rudbeckia hirta

Provides fair grazing for wildlife

Birds use it for shelter and as nesting sites

Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) host plant Water use Low Sun exposureAlso known as Awnless Bush Sunflower. Bush Sunflower is a drought tolerant, bushy perennial with yellow flowers. It develops a deep taproot and needs well draining soils such as sandy or clay loams (it does not tolerate salinity, deep sands, heavy clays or wet bottomlands). Bush Sunflower provides nectar for butterflies and seeds for songbirds. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Spring,