A member of the sunflower family, this flower has large showy yellow blooms. It can be found from the Great Plains to the eastern prairies of the U.S. Because of its height, this warm-season flower is often used as a privacy fence. It is also very useful in permanent food plots for upland birds and for erosion control. This perennial sunflower attracts migrating Monarchs and other butterflies. The bloom period is July through October.