Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Natives
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Helianthus annuus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Helianthus annuus |
| Common Name: | sunflower |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, cutflowers, natives |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 2 - 10 feet |
| Spread: | 1 - 4 feet |
| Foliage: | large 6 - 8" scratchy, pubescent leaves |
| Flower: | large, yellow, bronze, and cream daisy-like flowers ranging in size from 3' to 14" depending on cultivar |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | low water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained, loose, fertile soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| Native Range: | Texas North America |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | rapid growth rate propagation by seed |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to powdery mildew, aphids, and cutworms |
| Wildlife: | attracts butterflies and birds |
| Additional Notes: | fun plant for children to grow grown for its seed oil and edible seeds best in the back of the border due to its size and often rangy foliage |
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