Ulmus americana ‘Jefferson’ ~ Jefferson American Elm gardener's-confidence-collection Inland Sea Oats

Inland Sea Oats

and attracts several other butterflies with its flowers

Waves of golden yellow daisy-like flowers with a black-brown center disk and bloom from mid-summer until frost

Swamp Sunflower is a salt-tolerant late-blooming perennial and doesn’t spread aggressively like other sunflower selections

Treat as an annual when grown outside of its zones

Ulmus americana ‘Jefferson’ ~ Jefferson American Elm gardener's-confidence-collection Inland Sea OatsJefferson American Elm is a tall native deciduous tree with upward sweeping branching forming a vase shaped habit. The toothed dark green leaves are rough with asymmetrical bases and turn a vibrant yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates drought and urban pollution. Jefferson is a sterile cultivar and has excellent Dutch Elm disease resistance.