Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

Also Known As

Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light'
First Light Swamp Sunflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 24"-48"

planting zones

5a-9a

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Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150 plant details

Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall orange and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Helianthus 'First Light' has tall stems with narrow, fuzzy, linear leaves that create an amazing textural effect in the middle or back of the border. The rising stems look like elongated fireworks shooting into the sky. In summer the plants are topped with an explosion of golden yellow daisy flowers. This is cultivar is more floriferous and shorter in height making it more manageable than this species from the south central US. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

An explosion of gold in the back of the fall border when this sturdy 4' plant is covered with hundreds of golden-yellow dark-eyed flowers; stunning alone or mixed with grasses; other fall bloomers. SUN/Med PP 13150