Western Sunflower (Helianthus Occidentalis) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Helianthus occidentalis, known as western sunflower or few-leaf sunflower, is a perennial native sunflower species characterized by its relatively short stature and distinctive leaf arrangement.