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Helianthus Species, Muck Sunflower, Swamp Sunflower, Tall Narrow-Leaved Sunflower

Helianthussimulans

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
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Species
simulans (sim-YOO-lans)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure

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Foliage

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Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

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Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Augusta, Georgia

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