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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Elf'

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

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Hebron, Kentucky

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