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(Helianthus petiolaris)

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Other Common Names: Plains Sunflower, Petioled Sunflower
Family: Asteraceae Genus: Helianthus Species: petiolaris

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Prairie Sunflower

Jennifer Fletcher Planted · 11 years ago

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Plant Type: Herb, Wild Flower

Temp / Zone: Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F

Sun Exposure: Full / Mostly Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt

Soil Drainage: Well Drained

Water Needs: Average

Level of Care: Low

Growth Rates: Fast

Flower Color: Golden Yellow, Yellow

Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention

Foliage Color: Blue Green, Medium Green

Average Width: 1' to 2', 2' to 3'

Average Height: 6' to 8'

Fragrances: None

Season of Color: Fall Blooms, Summer Blooms

Landscape Uses: Mass Planting, Perennial Garden, Small Groups

Growth Habits: Upright

Theme Gardens: Butterfly, Cottage, Perennial

Culinary Usages: Fresh Eating, Oil / Vinegars

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