Helianthus occidentalis (western sunflower)
KEYSTONE SPECIES! 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 aggressive than most sunflowers.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
KEYSTONE SPECIES! 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 aggressive than most sunflowers.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
KEYSTONE SPECIES! 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 aggressive than most sunflowers.
Type: Perennial
Bloom time: July, August, September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Medium
Height: 2 to 4 feet
Sold as: Small pot (2.5" x 3.5")
