Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) is a seasonal plant with yellow blooms from summer into early fall. They prefer dry to mesic soil in sun to part sun but can tolerate shade. They grow up to 6 feet tall and are a good choice for banks and slopes. Companion plants include Big-Leaved Aster (Eurybia macrophylla) and Prairie Alumroot (Heuchera richardsonii).

Maintenance

Plants may need staking.

About

Light Requirements
Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Banks, Slopes
Soil Requirements
Loam, Rock, Sand
Height
Medium, Tall
Spacing
2 feet
Category
Seasonal
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native, Indiana Native
Bloom Time
July, August, September
Bloom Color
Yellow
Seasonality
Fall, Summer
Sociability
Groups of 5-10