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    • Photo of Helianthus hirsutus flower by Prairie Nursery

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    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

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    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

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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'

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    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
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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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