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Common Name: Annual Sunflower
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Rehabilitation projects
~As a pollinator
~Disturbed land restoration
~Beautification projects
Height: 3-6 feet
Colors: Yellow with brown centers
Flowering Season: Summer
Soil Types: Most soil types
Tolerances: Drought
Sun or Shade: Full Sunlight
Minimum Precipitation: 10 inches
Lifecycle: Annual
Planting Seed Rate: 15-20 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 58,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall/Spring
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Stratification Required: None
 
 
Full Description
Annual Sunflower is a drought tolerant wildflower predominantly found on foothills, roadsides, fields and disturbed sites. This annual wildflower blooms in the summer with many yellow flower heads growing from tall, rough, and hairy stems.
 
In the western United States, Annual Sunflower is mainly mixed in with other annual species as a pollinator and to provide a good cover source for many wildlife species living in dry environments.
 
Annual Sunflower is great forage for small animals, birds and bugs. This wildflower is a good match for most reclamation projects due to its hardy nature and ability to grow in most environments. It is one of few late season native pollinators in the western United States.
 
Resources:
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=HEAN3
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/cs_hean3.pdf
Other Resources: https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=hean3
 
Photo Credit: Mark Bonica and Tracie Hall