I recieved this plant from a mail order nursery it was supposed to be a yellow peony. I knew it was not, but planted it out of curiosity. The nursery wont respond to my questions about it. This plant is now six + feet tall ,not a woody shrub,and as of August 15 no flowers. The leaves are hairy and resemble a peach leaf, green stems,and a pyramidal growth.
Compare with Helianthus maximiliani a late bloomer. http://www.sbs.utexas.edu/bio406d/images/pics/ast/helianthus_maximiliani.htm HTH Chris