Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower)
Woodland Sunflower, Rough Sunflower, Helianthus divaricatus var. angustifolius
Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower) is a showy rhizomatous perennial with sessile or short-stalked leaves, 6 in. long (15 cm), and a profusion of yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), each adorn with up to 8-15 yellow rays and a darker yellow center disk. Blooming from early summer to fall, they are borne atop tall, smooth stems and 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.
- Typically grows up to 2-6 ft. tall (60-180 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90 cm). Will spread vigorously by creeping rhizomes to form colonies.
- Performs best in part shade in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. However, this plant is not too fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Drought tolerant.
- Low maintenance, this is an excellent choice for partially shaded borders, cottage gardens, bird or butterfly gardens, wildflower gardens, prairies and meadows. Cut flowers last well in bouquets.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
- Divide every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor.
- Native to the eastern United States, Canada.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Helianthus - Sunflowers |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 6' (60cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Helianthus - Sunflowers |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 2' – 6' (60cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" – 36" (60cm – 90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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