Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Pale-leafed Sunflower, Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower

Pale-leafed Sunflower, Paleleaf Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus strumosus

Full to part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, adaptable to most soils including clay, acidic pH.  3-7 feet height, blooms summer and fall, yellow flowers, spreads aggressively by rhizomes.

Germination Code:  C(30)

Native Region:  Statewide

Relatively easy to grow.  Suckers are easy to weed out and transplant elsewhere.  Best adapted to dappled shade conditions of woodlands.  Attracts birds and bees.

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