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.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Woodland Sunflower, Sunflower |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Woodland Sunflower, Sunflower |
| 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) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Midwest, Missouri, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus divaricatus (Woodland Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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