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of butterfly and bird attractor,
Helianthus
debilis or Beach Sunflower
or Cumberleaf Sunflower or Dune Sunflower
Helianthus
debilis blossom smiling back at you
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Helianthus
debilis
(Beach Sunflower,
Cumberleaf Sunflower, Dune Sunflower) |
Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
Origin: Native to U.S. (Coastal areas from NC, FL and TX)
Light: Full sun
Height: Can reach up to 4'
Spread: 3-4'
Blooms: Daisy-like, bright yellow with reddish disk flowers on red or brown
mottled, branched, hairy stems, year-round
Foliage: Evergreen, heart-shape like, broad
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, acidic, alikaline, salt and drought tolerant
when established
Water: Low
Fertilizer: 10-5-10 every mid-Summer
Insects/Disease: None
Uses: Xeriscaping, groundcover, along driveways and sidewalks, mass planting,
Propagation: Seeds, stem cuttings
Comments:
Helianthus
debilis or
Beach Sunflower
or Cumberleaf Sunflower or Dune Sunflower
is an awesome
annual/perennial groundcover with a low spreading, vigorous growth habit.
Its lovely cheery yellow flowers appear constantly year round, provide
Winter interest. Butterflies and bees are magnetized by
the nectar-rich blossoms of
Cumberleaf Sunflower
while the birds have a fiesta with its seeds.
Helianthus species are food source for the larvae of Lepidoptera
species butterflies.
Helianthus
debilis is easily propagated from stem cuttings or seeds.
It self slows and spreads
readily via its
above-ground, stolon-like runners.
Cumberleaf Sunflower constantly
provides you with lots of
seedlings to share with friends. In its natural habitat,
Helianthus
debilis can be found growing on dunes and disturbed coastal areas. Mass plant
Beach Sunflower
as gorgeous groundcovers in the sunny landscape or plant them along
driveways or sidewalks for added beauty and color. This fabulous looking
flora is tolerant
of salt and drought and is an ideal
xeriscaping plant. Allocate plenty of sunny open space with at
least 5' across for
Dune Sunflower
to have its way; it will wander freely and shower you with its never
ending sunny blossoms. I really adore
Helianthus
debilis
for its carefree habit and
low-maintenance.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8b-11 |
