Helianthus occidentalis (Western Sunflower)
GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil.
SIZE: 2-4 ft. SPREAD: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, yellow. July-September.
WILDLIFE: Birds, butterflies and bees.
LARVAL HOST TO: Silvery Checkerspot
ZONE: 3-9
DISTRIBUTION: AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
Unique from other sunflower species, the Western Sunflower is noted for its almost bare stems and bright yellow blooms. A well behaved wildflower choice, this plant prefers drier soils in full sun. An excellent choice for erosion control and tolerant of drought, sand soils, clay soils and deer.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil.
SIZE: 2-4 ft. SPREAD: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, yellow. July-September.
WILDLIFE: Birds, butterflies and bees.
LARVAL HOST TO: Silvery Checkerspot
ZONE: 3-9
DISTRIBUTION: AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
Unique from other sunflower species, the Western Sunflower is noted for its almost bare stems and bright yellow blooms. A well behaved wildflower choice, this plant prefers drier soils in full sun. An excellent choice for erosion control and tolerant of drought, sand soils, clay soils and deer.
GARDEN SITE: ☀️ Average, dry to medium, well-drained soil.
SIZE: 2-4 ft. SPREAD: 1-2 ft.
FLOWERS: Showy, yellow. July-September.
WILDLIFE: Birds, butterflies and bees.
LARVAL HOST TO: Silvery Checkerspot
ZONE: 3-9
DISTRIBUTION: AR, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, WV
Unique from other sunflower species, the Western Sunflower is noted for its almost bare stems and bright yellow blooms. A well behaved wildflower choice, this plant prefers drier soils in full sun. An excellent choice for erosion control and tolerant of drought, sand soils, clay soils and deer.