Silverleaf Sunflower
Majestic, Helianthus argophyllus (Silverleaf sunflower) is a tall, multi-branching annual with a magnificent foliage of silvery felted leaves and a profusion of sunny yellow flowers, up to 4 in. wide (10 cm), each adorned with a chocolate center. One plant can produce up to 1-5 flower heads. Extremely long blooming from mid-summer until the first frost, the blossoms are particularly attractive to goldfinches as they love to eat the seeds directly from the seedheads. Easy to grow, this wild sunflower reseeds freely and grows quickly during warm weather.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, North Carolina, Florida, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Southwest, North Carolina, Florida, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helianthus argophyllus (Silverleaf Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus argophyllus (Silverleaf Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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