This variety may be better:

http://www.texaslandscaper.com/resources/texas_plants/95.shtml

If I understand, BeeWild was developed for SOUTH Tx. I mixed some sunflowers and Have literally 1000's of doves right now. I was informed we had another HARD 4" rain Sun. evening and am trying to get down today to see if the pier is visible A couple meetings may get rearranged today.