Helianthus strumosus (Woodland Sunflower)
Woodland Sunflower, Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower, Paleleaf Sunflower, Helianthus montanus, Helianthus saxicola
Helianthus strumosus (Woodland Sunflower) is a showy perennial with narrow, oval leaves, white underneath, and a profusion of yellow flowers, 2-4 in. across (5-10 cm), each adorn with up to 8-20 yellow rays and a yellow center disk. They are held in loose clusters of 3-15 blossoms at the branch tips, and are borne on stout, erect, smooth stems. Blooming from mid summer to fall, they are particularly attractive to birds as they love to eat the seeds directly from the seedheads. Perfect for adding late season color in partly shaded borders and naturalized areas.
- Typically grows up to 3-5 ft. tall (90-150 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). Will spread by underground rhizomes and can spread rapidly.
- Prefers full sun or 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. Performs best with a few hours of direct sunlight each day. Drought tolerant.
- Low maintenance, this is an excellent choice for sunny borders, cottage gardens, bird or butterfly gardens, wildflower gardens, prairies and meadows.
- Attractive to bird, butterflies, it is deer and rabbit resistant.
- Native to throughout Eastern North America from Quebec down to Florida
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 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 | Helianthus - Sunflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, 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, Texas |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 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 | Helianthus - Sunflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 3' – 5' (90cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, 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, Texas |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |