Willow-Leaved Sunflower, Column Flower, Graceful Sunflower, Willowleaf Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Narrow Leaved Sunflower, Helianthus filiformis, Helianthus orgyalis
Very floriferous, Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) is a vigorous clump-forming perennial boasting upright stems clothed with narrow, arching, willow-like leaves, 5-7 in. long (12-17 cm). Blooming from late summer to late fall, showy sprays of brilliant yellow daisies, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with a dark chocolate center disk can be enjoyed. The cheerful blossoms are attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators. Grown for its particularly handsome foliage and profuse late season flowering, Willow-Leaved Sunflower is a terrific addition to the landscape and is suitable for a traditional perennial border. Excellent for cutting too!
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| 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 | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Wisconsin, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| 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 | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
| Height |
8' - 10' (240cm - 3m) |
| Spread |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maryland, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southwest, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Wisconsin, Texas, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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