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Helianthus divarcatus, Woodland Sunflower
FS - Dappled Shade, Zone 3, blooms July - Sept, 4’ x 2.-3’, moisture normal to dry once established
Keystone Species - Sunflowers are the #3 keystone perennial in our eastern region. In general they support approximately 66 caterpillar species and 50 specialist bees. Woodland Sunflower supports a vast array of wildlife, acting as a crutial host for approximately 70 caterpillar species. Provides pollen and nectar for 22- 50 specialist species. American Goldfinches rely on sunflower seeds. They make a mixture of the raw seeds to feed their broods and rely on the ripe seeds as winter approaches.
We are super excited to offer this woodland native and perennial sunflower. The plant does well in a variety of settings and can be grown in FS. It does best in PS or Dappled shade. It also tolerates many different soil conditions and moisture levels including dry sandy or moist sandy conditions. Prefers well-drained. This is not a plant for small garden spaces. It is known to form large colonies, in it’s favored edge of woodland space.
It is considered a Keystone species because it supports up to 70 butterfly and moth caterpillars including the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot and Painted Lady. In addition it supports 22-50 different specialist bees that rely on the pollen from this plant to raise their broods. Many other bees such as long-tongue, sweat bees are drawn to the nectar and pollen. This plant draws many different insects including aphids, beetles, true bugs, weevils which provide food for beneficial insects.
The seeds feed song birds, the foliage forms good cover for small wildlife.
Photo from Prairie Moon Nursey
Helianthus divarcatus, Woodland Sunflower
FS - Dappled Shade, Zone 3, blooms July - Sept, 4’ x 2.-3’, moisture normal to dry once established
Keystone Species - Sunflowers are the #3 keystone perennial in our eastern region. In general they support approximately 66 caterpillar species and 50 specialist bees. Woodland Sunflower supports a vast array of wildlife, acting as a crutial host for approximately 70 caterpillar species. Provides pollen and nectar for 22- 50 specialist species. American Goldfinches rely on sunflower seeds. They make a mixture of the raw seeds to feed their broods and rely on the ripe seeds as winter approaches.
We are super excited to offer this woodland native and perennial sunflower. The plant does well in a variety of settings and can be grown in FS. It does best in PS or Dappled shade. It also tolerates many different soil conditions and moisture levels including dry sandy or moist sandy conditions. Prefers well-drained. This is not a plant for small garden spaces. It is known to form large colonies, in it’s favored edge of woodland space.
It is considered a Keystone species because it supports up to 70 butterfly and moth caterpillars including the Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot and Painted Lady. In addition it supports 22-50 different specialist bees that rely on the pollen from this plant to raise their broods. Many other bees such as long-tongue, sweat bees are drawn to the nectar and pollen. This plant draws many different insects including aphids, beetles, true bugs, weevils which provide food for beneficial insects.
The seeds feed song birds, the foliage forms good cover for small wildlife.
Photo from Prairie Moon Nursey