Helianthus Species, Arizona Sunflower

Helianthusarizonensis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species
arizonensis (air-ih-zoh-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Freeville, New York

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Del Rio, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Tulsa, OK | May 2007 | positive

This is a beautiful plant! I bought it as a potted perinnial last in spring 2006 - It grows to around 12 inches high and 12 - 18 inches ...Read More

B
Del Rio, TN | September 2005 | positive

I ordered seeds and sowed them indoors in starter trays.. moved them outside in pots to a mostly sunny spot but they didn't do too well.....Read More

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