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Dark-eyed sunflower

Helianthus atrorubens

Asteraceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Helianthus atrorubens, commonly known as the dark-eyed sunflower, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water needs. It typically grows 1 to 2.5 meters tall and blooms with yellow flowers in late summer and early autumn. This plant prefers loamy soil and is suitable for USDA zones 4-9.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Height

1–2 m

Spread

0.5–1 m

Zones

4–9

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy
  • USDA Zones: 4-9
  • Height: 1–2.5 m
  • Bloom Time: August, September, October
  • Flower Color: Yellow

This sunflower is beneficial for pollinators and is not toxic or evergreen.

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