Habitat: In a rather diverse range of habitats, including bogs, moist to wet clearings, rich alluvial forests, dry woodlands, barrens, riverside prairies, and outcrops; usually associated with either extremely acidic or highly calcareous substrates. Frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent to rare in the Coastal Plain and mountains.
Wildlife value: Pollinators love this plant, and birds relish the seeds.
Notes: Yellow flowers resemble the flower Black-eyed Susan but in a mini version
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
My Native Garden
Put together a printable/downloadable list of plants that you have in your garden.