Helianthus debilis subsp. debilis
east coast dune sunflower
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
shrub
Size:
1.0 to 2.5 ft tall by 2.0 to 8.0 ft wide
Life Span:
short-lived perennial
Flower Color:
yellow
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Deciduous. Perennial but often short lived. Blooms most of the year in its natural range.
Noted For:
Showy Flowers, Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Ground cover in sandy, open environments.
Considerations:
Aggressively self-seeds, can be a nuisance in the wrong situation.
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Loam
Suitable to Grow In:
8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Butterflies, Birds, Mammals
Primarily pollinated by bees.
Seeds eaten by birds and small mammals. When full grown, provides a thicket for protection of small birds and animals.
Native Habitats:
Beach dunes, coastal grasslands, sandhill, and scrub
