Helianthus spp.

Sunflower

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Also known as Helianthus atrorubens, Helianthus floridanus, Helianthus divaricatus Helianthus resinosus, Helianthus heterophyllus, Helianthus microcephalus, Helianthus strumosus, Helianthus hirsutus, Helianthus occidentalis

Plant Specifics

Form:	Flower
Size:	ft
Life Span:	Short-lived perennial
Flower Color:	Yellow
Fruit Color:	White
Phenology:	Winter dormant
Noted for:	Showy flowers

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:	Wildflower garden. Most species bloom best if in light shade or sun, though it does depend on species.
Propagation:	Depending on species, division and/or seed. Seeds are available through the Florida Wildflowers Growers Cooperative for H. angustifolius, H. debilis and H. radula
Availability:	Seed
Light:	Full Sun,  Part Shade,  Shade
Moisture Tolerance:	always floodedextremely dry
	(Usually moist, occasional inundation ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry)
Moisture Tolerance:	Usually moist, occasional inundation ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:	Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance:	Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or other substrate:	Sand
Soil pH:	Acidic to neutral

Ecology

Wildlife:	Birds love the seeds.
Insects:	Bees and butterflies are attracted to sunflowers. The goldenrod soldier beetle (a.k.a. leatherwing beetle(, Chauliognathus pensylvanicus is a goldenrod pollinator (FL Wildflower Foundation).
Native Habitats:	Flatwoods, woodlands, ruderal areas.

Distribution and Planting Zones

Comments

General Comments:

For best results, use species naturally found in your area