Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower
Helianthus 'Indian Blanket'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Cultivar: Indian Blanket

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Danger
Not Applicable

Seed Collecting
Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Fruit Size

Brown/Bronze

Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

This plant is resistant to deer

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Usage

Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals

Where to Grow

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Other details

Propagation Methods
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)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Leaf Texture (top)

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Category

Growth Habit

Class

Bloom Shape

Habit

Other Details

Pruning Instructions

Kernel Color

Division

Flower Habit

Bloom Size

Color Pattern

Group

Pruning Groups

Bloom Diameter

Heat (Pungency)

Fruit Color

Section

Pruning

Size/Type

Flower Characteristics

Leaf Shape/Type

Leaf Texture

Propagation

Pollination

Bearing Habit

Rootstock Vigor

Fruit Usage

Classification