It does appear to be a Sunflower, but it probably isn't a wild species. I live in MD and none of the species growing wild here are that deep an orange color. Most of them tend to be yellower. It is probably an annual cultivar. Check companies which sell annual flowers to see if you can find a photograph of a plant which looks the same and has a similar habit.

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