There are two subspecies in Florida with somewhat different but overlapping distributions. Culture and uses in the landscape are similar. It is best t , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, River floodplains. Low roadsides. Low pastures. Usually seen in late winter/spring after rains. Can show up at other times with the right pattern , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts pollinators.

Minimize competition especially if it is over-topping the Pityopsis. Endemic to the Florida Panhandle in a 6-county area near Tallahassee.   Listed as , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Unknown , Considertions, Can cut back after flowering to keep it neat. , Habitat, Sandhills and dry disturbed areas. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Attracts bees and butterflies.