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Helianthus salicifolius (Willow-Leaved Sunflower)

Willow-Leaved Sunflower, Column Flower, Graceful Sunflower, Willowleaf Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Narrow Leaved Sunflower, Helianthus filiformis, Helianthus orgyalis

Helianthus salicifolius, Willow-Leaved Sunflower, Column Flower, Graceful Sunflower, Willowleaf Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Narrow Leaved Sunflower, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials
Helianthus salicifolius, Willow-Leaved Sunflower, Column Flower, Graceful Sunflower, Willowleaf Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Narrow Leaved Sunflower, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials

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!

  • Grows up to 8-10 ft. tall (240-300 cm) and 1-3 ft. wide (30-90 cm). Spreads over time by creeping rhizomes to form large colonies.
  • Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, medium moisture, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. Ideal plant for poor, rocky sites in scorching heat where it will be smaller.
  • Low maintenance, this is an excellent choice for beds and borders where the dazzling flowers are welcomed in any color scheme. Great for coastal gardens, cottage gardens, prairies and meadows.
  • Cut back old stems after flowering as they die down for the winter.
  • Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in the spring. Basal cuttings may be rooted in the spring. Divide established clumps every 2-4 years to increase plants and retain vigor.
  • Native to the south-central United States.

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Cherished for their beauty, Sunflowers (Helianthus) are striking ornamental annuals or perennial plants grown for their colorful summer and fall blooms. Fast-growing, they can reward you with glamorous blooms between 55 and 100 days after planting. Here are some basic rules that need to be followed to enjoy their splendid flowers.
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Requirements

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
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 Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Midwest, Missouri, New York, Northeast, Oklahoma, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin
Tolerance Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Helianthus decapetalus, Thinleaf Sunflower, Ten-Petaled Sunflower, Thin-leaved Sunflower, Pale Sunflower, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials
Helianthus pauciflorus, Stiff Sunflower, Prairie Sunflower, Perennial Sunflower, Perennial Helianthus, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials
Helianthus nuttallii, Nuttall's Sunflower, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials
Helianthus angustifolius, Swamp Sunflower, Narrowleaf Sunflower, Narrow-leaved Sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius var. planifolius, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials
Helianthus debilis, Beach Sunflower, Dune Sunflower, Cucumber-leaf Sunflower, Cucumberleaf Sunflower, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Annuals, Beach Flower
Helianthus divaricatus, Woodland Sunflower, Rough Sunflower, Helianthus divaricatus var. angustifolius, Yellow Flowers, Yellow Perennials

Recommended Companion Plants

Stipa Calamagrostis, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Rough Feather Grass, Spear Grass, Needle Grass, Silver Spike Grass, Pheasant Tail Grass
Echinacea Purpurea, Eastern Purple Coneflower, Purple Coneflower, Brauneria purpurea, Echinacea purpurea var. arkansana, Rudbeckia purpurea, Pink Coneflower, Pink Echinacea
Salvia uliginosa, Bog Sage, Blue Spike Sage, Blue Salvia, Blue Sage, Blue Flowers
Symphyotrichum turbinellum,Aster turbinellus, Smooth Violet Prairie Aster, violet aster, lavender aster
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

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
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 Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Midwest, Missouri, New York, Northeast, Oklahoma, Southwest, Texas, United States, Wisconsin
Tolerance Deer, Clay Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Do I Need?
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