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Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower (Rough Sunflower)

The blooms of this sunflower consist of golden-yellow petals surrounded by darker orange-yellow disc florets. The stems are tall and hairy with lance-shaped, green leaves.

  • »  Yellow daisy-like flowers with darker yellow centres
  • »  Pointed oval dark green leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer until mid-fall
  • »  Flower Size: 5 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:90-125 cm
  • Spread:75-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Helianthus divaricatus

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helianthus divaricatus

Grows best in partial shade, in average to moist soil, however,  tolerates a wide range of moisture conditions. This species tends to be more drought tolerant than others in the genus. Naturalizes in open, woodland edges and along streams and ponds.