Found only in the piedmont of the Carolinas, this native sunflower is a late summer bloomer that has been on the endangered species list since 1991.  The Community Habitat team at Sun City Carolina Lakes has been doing their part to preserve and restore one of the rarest species in the nation. Working with local parks, garden clubs, universities, and the SC Native Plant Society, this team has incorporated the plants into their pollinator gardens and are working to distribute seeds throughout their community.