30 Seeds Yellow Crownbeard Verbesina helianthoides Native Wildflower Pollinator Prairie

Yellow Crownbeard is a native perennial wildflower that brings bright golden-yellow blooms to meadows, prairies, and naturalized gardens. Its cheerful, daisy-like flowers sit atop sturdy stems, creating a warm summer display that fits beautifully into wildflower plantings and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
This plant works well in prairie restorations, native plant gardens, and informal borders where its nectar-rich blooms support bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. It tolerates a range of conditions and pairs nicely with other sun-loving native species for a layered, low-maintenance planting.
Species: Verbesina helianthoides
Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average, well-drained; tolerates a range of soil types
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification may improve germination; sow surface to shallow
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in fall or start indoors after stratification
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Native wildflower suited to meadows, prairies, and pollinator plantings