Helianthus mollis

Also Known As

Downy Sunflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Helianthus mollis plant details

Helianthus mollis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus mollis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus mollis

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beautiful butter-yellow flowers are borne on soft, grey-green leaves. The firm stems serve as perches for songbirds, and goldfinches love the seeds. Creeps slowly by rhizomes to form a clump. Prefers dry, sandy conditions but does well on any well-drained soil. Hardy to Zones 4 - 9.

By: Prairie Nursery

A pretty, perennial Sunflower native to our Midwestern States, “Downy Sunflower” bears lovely, soft, grayish green foliage covered with fine hairs. Lemony yellow, 3”- 4” flowers are borne July thru October & are highly attractive to butterflies. Goldfinches will come & devour the seeds later on. Thrives in any well-drained soil & is very drought tolerant. Place carefully as it spreads slowly by rhizomes if kept dry, faster with regular water. To 3’ x 2’.