Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Italian White'

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
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
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
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
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:

Redwood City, California

Richmond, California

San Anselmo, California

Valdosta, Georgia

Manson, Iowa

Halifax, Massachusetts

Perrineville, New Jersey

Akron, Ohio

Mount Orab, Ohio

Maryville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Winnsboro, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 1) | November 2005 | positive

4 Ft Multi- Headed Heirloom Sunflower

The colour is very pretty. The flowers are smaller, 3 inches typically. They do well...Read More

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Allentown, NJ (Zone 7a) | September 2004 | positive

This is a delightful, fast growing sunflower. It blooms in less time than other sunflower varieties - and keeps on blooming for months. ...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | positive

The white/creamy yellow flowers are a nice change of pace to the typical warm colors associated with sunflowers.

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