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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Vanilla Ice'

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
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Union Grove, Alabama

Queen Creek, Arizona

Frederick, Maryland

Somerville, Massachusetts

Morristown, New Jersey

Youngsville, North Carolina

Brazoria, Texas

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Frederick, MD (Zone 6a) | July 2004 | positive

Provide non-stop blooms from late June thru August here.

We do have to re-seed as the birds pick them clean by fall.

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