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Dune Sunflower

Dune Sunflower

Helianthus debilis

• Common Name: Dune Sunflower
  
• Scientific Name: Helianthus debilis
  

• Family Name: Compositae
  
• Origin:  Florida
  
• Height:  2’ to 4’ 
  
• Width:  2’ to 4’
  
• Growth:  Spreading, dense
  
• Zone:  Fast
  
• Light Needs:  Full sun
  
• Salt Tolerance:  Good
  
• Soil/PH/Texture:  Acidic to Alkaline
  
• Soil Moisture:  Low moisture, does not tolerate wet soil
  
• Drought Tolerance:  High
  
• Pests/Diseases: No pest or diseases are of major concern
  
• Growing Conditions:  Low maintenance, excellent in coastal areas
  
• Characteristics:  The beach sunflower has small, dark green, deltoid leaves that are irregularly lobed and toothed. These glossy leaves are roughly pubescent and attain a length of 4 inches
  
• Propagation:  seeds, cuttings
  
• Wildlife: attracts butterflies
  
• Facts:  The beach sunflower grows best on well-drained sandy soils. This plant will not tolerate over-watering or over fertilizing and is very drought tolerant. It needs to be placed in an area that receives full sun and will endure high levels of salt spray.
  
• Designer Considerations: cut flowers are charming in arrangements indoors, mass planting; cascading down a wall; edging

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