Helianthus annuus
SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Helianthus annuus
SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: annual

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold, yellow, white, red, brown or orange

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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