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