The first time I laid eyes on this beauty was in late spring in my garden. At first there was nothing but some velvety leaves in the gavel. I thought weed and almost pulled it. Over the years I have learned not to do that, I only pull a plant when I can identify it for sure. The birds have brought me the most delightful desert plants and I am always grateful when something shows up I do not have to fuss over. That thing grew and grew, right in the center of an arbor with a rose. Well, it grew to about 4 feet in heights and three in width. Than one morning, the first flowers unfold. How beautiful, daisy-like bright orange flowers and the butterflies just love them. It flowered all rainy season long with an abundant of flowers. When the dry season came it shriveled up and died but it left its mark. Every year several of these beautiful plants appear. Of course they are never that centered and amazing as the first one but I love them all. Why don't you try this plant, just throw a few seeds. Plant profile: Native form Mexico to Central America, can grow to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, velvety green leaves, spectacular orange or yellow flowers, tolerates poor soil and some draught. Attractive to Butterflies and Hummingbirds. Annual, self seeds.