Helianthus salicifolius
Family: Asteraceae
Common name: SUNFLOWER
Native to: South Central United States
Sentiment: false riches
Plant
Type: perennial
Form: erect
Max height: 9.8 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
secondary color present, yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: moist, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant