Helianthus debilis |
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Sunflower, Beach or Cucumber-Leaf |
Description
Dune sunflower is a fast-growing perennial that will grow to about 18" tall by 2-3' wide. Large, 3" yellow flowers bloom heaviest through the warm months, but also blooms intermittently during the rest of the year. Plants are adaptable to wet, coastal climates, or arid situations with supplemental irrigation.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Seascape, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.