Helianthus microcephalus

Small Woodland Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, massing, woodland garden
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Yellow
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive