Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) host plant This tough perennial may be

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

unripe fruit

Russian Sage loves the heat

Rudbeckia hirta

Acorns are also eaten by wildlife

Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) host plant This tough perennial may beAlso 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,