Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower)

Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower)Also 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,

and naturalized areas

Texas native Yes Water use Medium Sun exposure Sun

Also known as Yellow Passionflower or Yellow Passion Vine

It spreads by roots and is considered aggressive by some

Oakleaf Hydrangeas can be used as an accent

Its lacey leaves have a citrus scent when crushed

Compass Plant has a large

In warmer areas with mild winters it can be evergreen

Texas native Debatable (see Notes below)

raised gardens or berms

warm-season grass with open

Synonym: Sophora secundiflora