False sunflower is a branching plant with opposite, stalked, tirangular leaves. The leaves are coarse, toothed along the edges and up to 6 " long and 3-4" wide.The yellow sunflower-like flowers appear in late spring through fall. Photo by Emily Weaver.
Interesting Notes
Growing Tips False sunflower grows in almost any soil in full sun to part-shade. This is one of the fastest growing wildflowers. The seeds germinate easily and it often blooms the second year from seed. It will self-seed readily in open soil.
