Perhaps an Asclepias.

And certainly no resemblance to Helianthus.

As floral says, milkweed species (Asclepias). Almost looks like a red milkweed beetle in the first pic.

Maybe the beetle would confirm the identification if asked

Embothrium: lol

I'll ask!

You know; it does look like leaves of Asclepias . Odd thing is; I didn't have any and wanted some. I ordered three plugs of it, but they are in container on my deck till I figure out where to put them. I guess I could let it go and see what happens. Didn't really want anything else in my hosta bed, though. I could always yank it later. Lot of strange things showing up this year!

Maybe Asclepias syriaca, common milkweed or something close like speciosa. Looks like milkweed to me.

Hey, Mr Beetle! What are you on?

Well, I'm a red milkweed beetle, so take a guess!

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus feeds exclusively on Asclepias syriaca. I wonder why, how?

Congrats! They look very healthy, too. Maybe this beetle liked your location and sent a delivery bird with seeds last fall!