Helianthus gracilentus is a perennial herb that is native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. It is a species of sunflower known by the common name slender sunflower.  Slender sunflower grows  2'- 6' tall and to 3'-6' wide. Even with no summer water (after it?s established)  its foliage remains a fresh green thru the Fall. It will bear hundreds of cheery  2?  bright yellow  chocolate scented daisies May to October. Semi-deciduous along the coast.  Frost hardy   it returns each Spring after freezing. Excellent habitat plant & much loved nectar source for butterflies. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.