Woodland Sunflower - Helianthus divaricatus

Category: Perennial
Common Name: Woodland Sunflower
Scientific Name: Helianthus divaricatus
SunConditions: Full sun to part shade (tolerates fairly deep shade)
SoilConditions: Dry to medium, sandy; very adaptable
Height Range: 2-6 ft
Width Range: 1-3 ft (spreads by rhizomes to form colonies)
Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall (July-September)
Bloom Color: Bright yellow
Seed/Fruit Production: Small achenes; birds eat the seed
Foliage Color: Smooth stems with sessile, lance-shaped leaves
Growth Habit: Upright, colonizing via creeping rhizomes
Growth Rate: Fast (spreads by rhizomes, not for small gardens)
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