Helianthus mollis (NGN)
Downy Sunflower
Yellow daisy-shaped flowers. Stiff and pubescent foliage. Each pair of leaves sits perpendicular to the next set. Food source for game birds, songbirds and small mammals.
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 18" – 24"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Bloom Time: August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Helianthus mollis (NGN)
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Attributes
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Native Plant Community
- Dry Prairie
- Mesic Prairie
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Flower Color
- Yellow
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Flower Hue
- Medium
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Flower Type
- Head
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Medium
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Flower Form
- Single
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Flower Size
- 3" to 4"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Prune Time
- Jan/Feb/March
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Growth Rate
- Average
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Origin
- 90 Miles From Mg
Possible Substitutions for Helianthus mollis (NGN)
Elymus virginicus (NGN)
Virginia Wildrye
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Physostegia virginiana (NGN)
Obedient Plant
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Echinacea purpurea (NGN)
Purple Coneflower
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
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