In August, the meadow burst in a stunning display of 5 to 6 ft. tall wild sunflowers transformed our meadow into a glittering vison of gold. Our honeybees were busy pollinating these dramatic flowers with the sound of the creek running through the meadow.
Verbesina occidentalis (Crownbeard) is arguably one of the most visible flowering plants in North Carolina. The tall stems and yellow blooms of this native perennial are hard to miss due to the sheer numbers of plants blooming. Crownbeard seems to be everywhere: in urban lots, suburban parks, and rural fields, ditches and roadsides.
Crownbeard is a tall plant, often over 6 feet, and has a very distinct, disheveled, almost ragged bloom. The bright ray flowers are sparse and are not uniformly placed around the disk, making the bloom look uneven and out of balance. We are lucky to have these tall plants flowering all over our meadow.
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