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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Double Shine'

Helianthusannuus

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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
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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