The Natural Resources Conservation Service and Louisiana Native Plant Initiative partnership announce the release of "Cajun Sunrise Germplasm ashy sunflower". It is a composite selection of 10 ashy sunflower accessions collected from southwestern Louisiana. Testing showed it has high germination rates, establishes well when planted in March, and blooms from July through September, making it suitable for pollinator habitat. Cajun Sunrise Germplasm ashy sunflower will provide a commercially available ecotype for restoration in gulf coast prairies and other southern areas, and benefits wildlife food and cover.