Beach Sunflower, Dune Sunflower, Cucumber-leaf Sunflower, Cucumberleaf Sunflower
A cheerful sight in the landscape, Helianthus debilis (Beach Sunflower) is a fast-growing perennial groundcover forming a lush mound of semi-evergreen, dark green, deltoid leaves, 4 in. long (10 cm), that are irregularly lobed and toothed. They offer a perfect backdrop for the small, sunflower-like flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm). Blooming from spring to fall, continuously in frost-free areas, each charming flower is adorned with 10-20 yellow rays that surround a purplish-brown disk. They are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Beach Sunflower spreads quickly by runners, making it a terrific groundcover. In areas with freezing winter temperatures, it may die back to the ground. However, Beach Sunflower is a prolific self-seeder and many new plants will appear in the spring. Undemanding, salt and drought tolerant, this attractive wildflower is a plant of choice for beachside locations. It is also useful in mass plantings, edging, cascading down a wall or container. Beach Sunflower helps stabilize dunes and sandy soils thanks to its taproot and numerous lateral roots. Florists enjoy its lovely cut flowers.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Beach Sunflower, Sunflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Beach Sunflower, Sunflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread |
2' - 4' (60cm - 120cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Helianthus debilis (Beach Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
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