Helianthella quinquenervis

Description

Large yellow sunray flowers, dwarf and earlier flowering than Helianthus.

Flowering: Spring-Summer

Height: 100cm

Spread: 60+cm

Further information:

Will self seed. Leave seed heads on to allow insects to over winter in them. Cut back hard in spring. Otherwise they can be cut back hard when finished flowering.

Common Name: Aspen Sunflower, Little Sunflower

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Asteraceae

Foliage:  lacerate

Basic Colour: ( yellow )

Flower Colour: yellow / black

Natural Flowering: June – September

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 100cm

Soil Requirements:  well-drained / average / dry / moist

Soil ph:  acid / alkaline / neutral

Location:  border / container / cottage garden

Usage:  ornamental / ground cover / attracts butterflies

Pruning:cut back after flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant

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