Thinleaf Sunflower, Ten-Petaled Sunflower, Thin-leaved Sunflower, Pale Sunflower, Helianthus scrophulariifolius, Helianthus tracheliifolius
An attractive woodland sunflower , Helianthus decapetalus (Ten-Petaled Sunflower) is a showy rhizomatous perennial bearing oval to lance shaped, dark green leaves, 7 in. long (17 cm), with sharply serrated edges. Blooming for 4-6 weeks in early summer to late fall, a profusion of yellow flowers, 3 in. across (7 cm), are borne atop tall leafless stems. They feature 8-12 yellow rays and a golden yellow center disk. The blossoms are attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Birds and small mammals love to eat the seeds directly from the seed heads. Perfect for adding summer and fall color in partly shaded borders and naturalized areas.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Sunflower |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Midwest, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Sunflower |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 3' - 5' (90cm - 150cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin, Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Midwest, Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Helianthus decapetalus (Ten-Petaled Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
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