General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 4 to 6 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant

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Common names
  • Southeastern Sunflower
  • Prairie Sunflower

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Date: 2013-04-26
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Comments:
  • Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on May 9, 2012 6:23 PM concerning plant:
    Honey bees get nectar from this plant which produces a light colored honey.

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