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Add cheerful color and native resilience to your garden with Yellow Crownbeard (Verbesina helianthoides), a tall, sun-loving perennial known for its bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. This vigorous native plant brings a bold meadow look and supports a wide range of pollinators.
Yellow Crownbeard thrives in prairies, open woodlands, roadsides, and native plant gardens. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, while the sturdy stems provide structure and seasonal interest. This species is well suited for restoration plantings and naturalized landscapes.
You will receive:
✔️ 30 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, untreated seeds
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Yellow Crownbeard
Botanical Name: Verbesina helianthoides
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Average to dry, well-drained soil
Height: 3–6 feet
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Native Range: Eastern & Central North America
Cold Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8
Cold Stratification: Required (30–60 days)
Yellow Crownbeard is easy to grow in sunny locations with good drainage. Seeds are best fall sown or cold stratified before spring planting. Plants establish reliably and return each year with abundant blooms.
Yellow Crownbeard – Verbesina helianthoides | Native Perennial Wildflower | Bright Yellow Blooms (30 Seeds)
$9.99