Willow-Leaved Sunflower 'First Light', Column Flower 'First Light', Graceful Sunflower 'First Light', Willowleaf Sunflower 'First Light', Swamp Sunflower 'First Light', Narrow Leaved Sunflower 'First Light'
Very floriferous, Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’ (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) is a vigorous perennial forming a compact clump of upright stems, with narrow, fuzzy leaves and large sprays of brilliant yellow daisies, up to 3 in. across (7 cm), adorned with a dark chocolate center disk. Blooming from late summer to mid-fall, the cheerful blossoms are produced in such quantities that they almost hide the foliage. Grown for its particularly handsome foliage and profuse late-season flowering, this well-behaved Willow-Leaved Sunflower is a terrific addition to the landscape. Excellent for cutting too!
| Hardiness |
5 - 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 |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 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 |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 40" (100cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’ (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus salicifolius ‘First Light’ (Willow-Leaved Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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