Helianthus annuus 'Zebulon'

Common Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing