Dear dyzzypxxy ... I just joined NGA and was looking at information on these wonderful plants whose flowers are such a clear yellow. I too, live in Sarasota and have found them growing happily in my yard for years. They seem to prefer the sun and dry conditions of my front yard along the sidewalk here in the downtown neighborhood of Laurel Park. Have never tried to grow them from cuttings but I do collect the seeds, most of which don't appear to be fertile. They seem to prefer to come up between the seams in the sidewalk. Such seems to be the nature of wildflowers. Hoping for rain ... Have a wonderful day.

For sure, they love the blazing sun and fairly dry conditions. They do seem to seed themselves when they're happy, too. I've had success a few times at starting them from cuttings.

Elaine,
I like your reference to Churchill's statement about success ... in statements to others with various gardening dilemmas, I offer a pun which alludes to such things ... "gardening is often a matter of trowel and error". I have also heard from experienced horticulturalists that their definition of "expert" is one who has observed the death or failures to thrive of many plants, yet persists in seeking the causes of their demise. I have recently become aware of the writings and depth of observant thinking in Robin Wall Kimmerer's books "Braiding Sweetgrass" and "Gathering Moss". I am struck by her deep awareness, no doubt a result of her tribal ancestry of the Potowatami Tribes of the Great Lakes regions. I listen to her books on Audible and believe her messages are more clear and have such empathy through the fact she narrates those books herself. If you aren't aware of her or the books and talks she gives on "reciprocation with the Earth", I would highly recommend them to you.

Sincerely, Jack