Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Moonwalker'

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
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Chillicothe, Illinois

Leander, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Phoenix, AZ | December 2010 | positive

I agree with the previous poster. Mine did very well - bloomed well into winter here in Phoenix. It doesn't make the best cut sunflower...Read More

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(Zone 1) | September 2005 | positive

Tall Multi-Blooming sunflower in shades of light yellow.

This sunflower grows to an average of about 8 to 10 feet in heigh...Read More

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