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Helianthus salicifolius
Helianthus salicifolius A. Dietr.
Willowleaf Sunflower, Willow-leaved Sunflower
Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Synonym(s): Helianthus filiformis, Helianthus orgyalis
USDA Symbol: HESA2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: IL , KS , MD , MO , NY , OK , TX , WIValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis 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, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Helianthus salicifolius in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Helianthus salicifolius in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Helianthus salicifolius
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-05-12Research By: TWC Staff