Helianthus strumosus
The large, beautiful flower is a great addition to a garden area that experiences dappled shade. In the fall the pale leaved sunflower displays an array of yellow blooms and brings life to the corner of garden or woodland edge. Birds are consumers of the abundant seeds.
Pale Leaved Sunflower
Height : 3-5 feet (90-150 cm)
Spread : 2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Blooming Period : August to October
Light : Full to Partial Sun
Water : Dry to medium
Soil : Sand, loam
Zone : 3-8
Native Ontario Habitat : Prairies, open woodlands and corridors
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, meadows and naturalized areas