Helianthus salicifolius (Willowleaf Sunflower)
$ 4.98
Willowleaf Sunflower is a tall, clump-forming perennial grown for its distinctive fine-textured foliage as much as its late-season bloom. Numerous long, narrow, drooping leaves arch outward, forming a tidy, shrub-like mound. In the summer, Willowleaf Sunflower produces clusters of medium yellow sunflowers with dark brown to reddish centers. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and does best in full sun.
Willowleaf Sunfower spreads by rhizomes and can create dense colonies over time. It can be divided every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low, medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer, fall |
| Mature height | 5-8 ft |
| Mature spread | 3+ ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, birds, bees |
| Host plant | Bordered Patch and checkerspot butterflies. |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |
