Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) clay soil tolerant it will benefit from trimming

it will benefit from trimming it in early spring to encourage more vigorous growth

It is perfect in decomposed granite walkways

This tough perennial may be easily overlooked until the fall when it provides an explosion of bright purple blooms

summer Mature height 6-12" Mature width 2 ft Container adaptable Yes

It has attractive foliage and fall seed plumes

Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) clay soil tolerant it will benefit from trimmingAlso 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,