Helianthus x multiflorus

Perennial Sunflower, Many-flowered Sunflower

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9B
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Late Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, specimen
Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive