Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Helianthus hirsutus flower by Prairie Nursery

    Photo by Prairie Nursery

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Helianthus hirsutus

    Also Known As

    • Helianthus strumosus
    • Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower
    • Woodland Sunflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    More Options

    Helianthus hirsutus plant details

    Helianthus hirsutus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus hirsutus

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus hirsutus

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and gritty

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    For adding mid-summer color to partly shaded areas, Woodland Sunflower is unrivaled! The large, yellow flowers of brighten up woodland edges, forest openings, and areas with dappled shade. Helianthus strumosus does best with a few hours of direct sunlight each day. Birds love the seeds! Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    Gardening facts about Helianthus hirsutus plant

    How to Grow Helianthus hirsutus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved