Short Stuff

A short, squat, swarf variety that grows only 2.5 feet tall but produces large heads up to 8 inches wide. Usually makes a single head with bright yellow ray florets, and small black seeds. Selected by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens of Illinois. The variety is quite uniform, makes a great border plant. Because it is single flowered, it provides pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators while blooming and the seeds provide bird food during the winter.