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    Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear'

    Also Known As

    • Big Bear Sunflower

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 1-11

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    Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear' plant details

    Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Big, fat & fuzzy, ‘Big Bear’ grows to a multi-branching 6’ by 4’ with an extra-super double-y 6” flower at the end of every stem. How fun & Summery can you get?! FABULOUS cut flowers & it self-sows! Woo-hoo! Combine with Day of the Dead Marigolds for a fiesta de la fluffy balls!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear' plant

    How to Grow Helianthus annuus 'Big Bear'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

    aka Helianthus microcephalus 'Lemon Queen', Lemon Queen Perennial Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9a

    Size

    Height: 80"-96"

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Helianthus x multiflorus 'Anemoniflorus Flore Pleno'

    aka Helianthus 'Flore Pleno', Helianthus hybrid 'Flora Plena', Flore Pleno Hardy Double Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus x multiflorus 'Anemoniflorus Flore Pleno' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Helianthus angustifolius

    aka Hardy Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-6'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus angustifolius flower by Choess
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    Helianthus 'Aurora Gold'

    aka Aurora Gold Sunflower

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus 'Aurora Gold' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Helianthus annuus [Autumn Beauty mix]

    aka Helianthus 'Autumn Beauty', Autumn Beauty Sunflower Mix

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Helianthus annuus [Autumn Beauty mix] flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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