Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Tarahumara'

Helianthusannuus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hazlehurst, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

In regards to its origins, it is believed to most likely be of Canadian Mennonite origin, later adopted by the Tarahumara tribe.

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(Zone 1) | July 2005 | positive

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