July 25, 2019

Location: Melbourne, Hundred Acre Hollows

This is Helianthus debilis debilis
Also called East Coast Dune Sunflower
It is attractive to butterflies and birds
But gets sunflower rust if there are too many rain showers.

Sources: UF|IFAS Gardening Solutions - Beach Sunflowers

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson