Dune Sunflower

Location

Native Plants

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