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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Indian Blanket'

Helianthus

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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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

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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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional
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