Perennial
Helianthus occidentalis (western sunflower)
Helianthus occidentalis (western sunflower)
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$6.00
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Cheery yellow flowers float atop leafless stalks. Host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly, painted lady butterfly, and several moths. The seeds attract many birds. Thrives in sandy soil and spreads by rhizome, though this species is less competitive than most native sunflowers.
Photo 2: Joshua Mayer / CC BY-SA 2.0
Sunlight: Full Sun
Water: Dry and Medium
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Bloom time: July, August, and September
Keystone species, Feeds bees, Feeds butterflies or moths, Birds eat seeds, Host plant, and Highly competitive
Plants are sold as small pots (2.5" x 3.5")
