Texas Gardening: Texas Native Plant Pictures by color ( Yellow ), 1 by htop

htop wrote:
Goldmane Tickseed, Dye Flower (Coreopsis basalis), Asteraceae Family, Texas native, annual, blooms April through August

It is found in the the eastern half of Texas growing on open ground in praires and meadows. The species thrives on disturbed land that is sandy and well drained. It is drought tolerant. It is bushy and has a compact growth habit. The dark pattern around the center helps distinguish this tickseed from other types.

For more information see its entry in the PlantFiles:
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55838/live_view/

A not very good photo of the bloom ...