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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Garden Statement'

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 Shade
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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MotherNature4
Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

Three foot tall plants have branched stems that bear flowers with three layers of petals. They are heat tolerant and enjoy full sun.

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