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Helianthus debilis

Beach or Cucumber-Leaf Sunflower

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

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:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.