Dark-eyed Sunflower, Appalachian Sunflower, Purpledisk Sunflower

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Dark-eyed Sunflower, Appalachian Sunflower, Purpledisk Sunflower Helianthus atrorubens Part shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, adapts to a wide range of soils, slightly acid pH.  4-6 feet height, blooms late summer and fall, yellow flowers. Germination Code:  A Native Region:  East Tennessee and Western Highland Rim Province of Middle Tennessee Adds lots of color to the garden. flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand