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Helianthus salicifolius (Willowleaf sunflower)
Makin, Julie

Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr.

Willowleaf sunflower, Willow-leaved sunflower

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: HESA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A bluegrass prairie species, Helianthus salicifolius has numerous long, narrow, drooping leaves covered with soft hairs and a purple-brown central disk. It is typical of rocky outcrops with heavy soil.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: IL , KS , MD , MO , NY , OK , TX , WI
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Value to Beneficial Insects

Special Value to Native Bees

This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Bibliography

Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, Sally

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Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Helianthus salicifolius in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Helianthus salicifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus salicifolius

Metadata

Record Modified: 2012-05-12
Research By: TWC Staff

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