Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Evening Sun'

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
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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)
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
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Aurora, Colorado

Longmont, Colorado

Carrollton, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Cleveland, Ohio

Austin, Texas

Castlewood, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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North of Atlanta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2009 | positive

On the Burpee seeds packet it said: Deep red, gold and burgundy shades with brown disks. Attractive single and semi-double flowers reac...Read More

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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: This exotic-looking sunflower has 4"-6" blooms in fiery shades of red, orange, and burgundy wit...Read More

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