Easily grown annual, US native, but will happily self seed in UK. Colonises disturbed soils. Yellow and orange-red flowers in summer.

Flowers June-September.

Dislikes root disturbance, sow seeds in September in situ, or in Spring.

Height 15+ cm, thin to 15cm spacing.

Prefers a poor sandy soil and a sunny position but is easily grown in an ordinary garden soil. Succeeds in a hot dry position. Plants grow well in maritime climates.

If the dead flowers are removed before they set seed the plant will continue flowering for a longer period.

The flowers are very attractive to bees.