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Helianthus mollis - DOWNY SUNFLOWER

Product Code: HEL-MOL-X
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$6.99

A very showy and underused native perennial, Helianthus mollis has big yellow flowers, very hairy stems and leaves, and a long flowering season.

One of the shorter perennial sunflowers, it forms clumps that slowly spread by rhizomes and can create bigger colonies. Very drought, heat, and deer tolerant. Attracts butterflies, and birds feed on the seeds. 

It's great for drier flower beds, erosion control, for shallow soils and naturalization.

Also called ashy sunflower.

Picture copyright : anniesannuals, Commons Wikipedia

Blooming Time: July to August/September
Size: 
4' tall (or less) x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 
4 to 9
Culture:
 full sun; adaptable to many soil types - average soils, drained soils - it can grow in very shallow soils (pure rocks) but not wet clay! 
Moisture Needs:
dry to medium
Origin: 
native to central and eastern North America (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant:
yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators:
yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds:
no, attracts other small birds
Pot Size: 
square 3.5" x 5" deep pot

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Helianthus mollis - DOWNY SUNFLOWER

$6.99
 

A very showy and underused native perennial, Helianthus mollis has big yellow flowers, very hairy stems and leaves, and a long flowering season.

One of the shorter perennial sunflowers, it forms clumps that slowly spread by rhizomes and can create bigger colonies. Very drought, heat, and deer tolerant. Attracts butterflies, and birds feed on the seeds. 

It's great for drier flower beds, erosion control, for shallow soils and naturalization.

Also called ashy sunflower.

Picture copyright : anniesannuals, Commons Wikipedia

Blooming Time: July to August/September
Size: 
4' tall (or less) x 3' wide
USDA Zones: 
4 to 9
Culture:
 full sun; adaptable to many soil types - average soils, drained soils - it can grow in very shallow soils (pure rocks) but not wet clay! 
Moisture Needs:
dry to medium
Origin: 
native to central and eastern North America (USDA distribution map)
Deer/Rabbit Resistant:
yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators:
yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds:
no, attracts other small birds
Pot Size: 
square 3.5" x 5" deep pot

 

Customer Reviews

4 Review
  • Extra Special 5

    Posted by Cynthia Martin on Jul 09 2024

    The pot arrived nice and full and the roots were well developed and healthy. This is the 2nd one I ordered. First one was just as excellent. Love US Perennials ?

  • Downy Sunflower 5

    Posted by Jack on May 13 2024

    Ordered 14 of these last year to colonize a hillside with dry, poor soil. They flowered in the first year and are looking great again this year! They seem to love the spot and will hopefully outcompete the invasives!

  • Downy 5

    Posted by Shawn Hubble on Sep 24 2021

    First year I ordered from here and it will not be the last! I ordered 2 of these and several asters and they all arrived healthy in perfect condition. These are nice size starter plants with awesome roots and I know they will bloom for years to come. All the plants that I received were Beautiful healthy plants.