Helianthus angustifolius
SWAMP SUNFLOWER, NARROW LEAF SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

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Pests: Susceptible to powdery and downy mildews, canker, rust, fungal leaf spots, caterpillars, spittle bugs, cutworms, beetles and weevils.

Pruning: Cut stems back hard after flowering. Tip prune in early summer to encourage branching and flowering.

 
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Helianthus angustifolius
SWAMP SUNFLOWER, NARROW LEAF SUNFLOWER
Asteraceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

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

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
2.5m
Plant habit
 
1.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold

Flowering Time: early autumn to late autumn

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , butterfly attracting, bee attracting






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