Helianthus strumosus Pale-leaved Sunflower

Ohio Native Plant Natural Range

To view the natural range of Helianthus strumosus visit the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service website.
A close up of a yellow Helianthus strumosus bud just beginning to open.
Helianthus strumosus

Cultivation Information Pale-leaved Sunflower

Perennial Sunflower
Height - 3 ft Flower Color - YellowBlooms - June - OctoberSun - Part Sun - Ours are growing in our front yard under a Honey Locus Tree that is on the west side of the property Perennial Hardy Zone - 3 to 9Soil - Moist to Average - Since my plants are in the front yard, I must admit that I water them during hot spells. Maybe not the most ideal spot, but I simply love the way they brighten up our front yard. Family - Asteraceae
Pale-leaved Sunflower stand up straight and tall, no need to worry about staking these sunflowers
Pale-leaved Sunflower
Wildlife Significance Pale-leaved Sunflower
Seed - For birds, squirrels, chipmunks
Nectar Source - Butterflies
Host Plant - Sunflowers are the host plant for Silvery checkerspot, Gorgone checkerspot, American lady, Painted lady
Nectar - Pollen Source - All Helianthus species attract a wide variety of insects:including bees, wasps, flies, and pollen eating beetles.
Native Bees that Specialize in Sunflowers - Diadasia, Melissodes For detailed information visit the Minnesota Wildflower website
Propagation Notes Pale-leaved Sunflower

 We have had a great deal of success propagating these native, Ohio, perennial, sunflowers simply by allowing them to self-seed in the fall. Look for young seedlings in the spring. Pale-leaved Sunflowers spread by rhizomes. If you discover them in an area of the garden where they are not welcome, keep in mind they are easy to remove. On the other hand, customers have told me this plant is too aggressive for their taste. My recommendation would be to choose a location in your yard that has filtered shade and is well drained and provides the opportunity for the native sunflowers to "stretch out".
Seed Provenance Helianthus strumosus
Nodding Onion Gardens - 2012 - present - Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN - 2011
Contact
noddingoniongardens@gmail.com
Location
Columbia Station, Oh 44028 US
Ohio Department of Agriculture Nursery Inspection 2009 - 2026
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