A 1-2 ft.
with several stems which are leafy nearly to the summit. Leaves are dissected into linear segments. Flower heads are few or
on leafless peduncles. The showy
flowers (petals) are bright yellow.
This plant self-sows readily, becoming weedy.
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MI , MS , MO , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VT , VA , WV , WI
Canada: ON ,
QC Native Distribution: S.e. U.S., inland to MO, e. KS, OK & TX; introduced elsewhere
Native Habitat: Open, sandy woods; roadsides; fields
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(I) Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Sandy soils
Conditions Comments: This plant is not reliably
perennial and self-sows readily, becoming weedy.