Yellow crownbeard isn't often a first choice for formal, tidy landscapes, but wildlife certainly appreciate it and it's great for native bees. In bloom, it vaguely resembles some of the sunflowers, but they bloom later in the year. The seed it produces is similar in size to sunflower seeds and is eaten by birds and small mammals. Yellow crownbeard is easy to grow and we frequently incorporate it in our seed mixes.
Uses: Bees, butterflies
Bloom time: May - September
Height: 36 to 48 inches
Space: 16 to 20 inches
Sun: Full sun to light shade
Moisture: Average
Seed: Best winter sown or stratified at least 6 weeks. Much of the seed usually has a lot of dormancy that is overcome by exposure to the winter elements.
- 200 seeds per packet
- 9,000 seeds per ounce
- 1 oz. covers up to 300 square feet
