Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) clay soil tolerant summer Mature height 6-12" Mature

summer Mature height 6-12" Mature width 2 ft Container adaptable Yes

maroon and purple

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

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full to part sun Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Spring

Cherokee Sedge is an attractive clumping evergreen sedge

Simsia calva (Bush Sunflower) clay soil tolerant summer Mature height 6-12" MatureAlso 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,