Helianthus divaricatus
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Tried and True Recommended by 1 Professional
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: sunflower
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Zone: 3 to 8
Native Range: Eastern United States, Oklahoma, Canada
Garden Location: Enterprise Rent-A-Car Flower Borders, Martha Love Symington Missouri Native Shade Garden
Height: 2 to 6 feet
Spread: 1 to 3 feet
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Description: Yellow rays with darker yellow center disk
Sun: Part shade
Water: Dry to medium
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Showy Flowers
Wildlife: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies
Tolerates: Drought, Deer
Uses: Cut Flower, Will Naturalize

Culture

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in part shade. Tolerant of wide range of soil conditions. Spreads over time by creeping rhizomes to form colonies. Divide every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor.

Noteworthy Characteristics

This sunflower species is a Missouri native plant that occurs in open rocky woodlands and thickets in eastern Missouri. Features 2" wide sunflowers with bright yellow rays and slightly darker yellow center disks atop rigid stems typically growing 2-6' tall. Smooth stems and sessile or short-stalked leaves (to 6") are the distinguishing characteristics of this species. Blooms from mid summer to fall. Good fresh cut flower.

Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Taller plants may need staking.

Garden Uses

Partially shaded border, wild or native plant garden, or naturalized planting.

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