Helianthus annuus 'Ikarus'

Common Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, screen, seashore, specimen
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing