Autumn Gold Willowleaved Sunflower Helianthus Salicifolius 1 Gal

Helianthus salicifolius , commonly called willow-leaved sunflower, is a native plant. Features clusters (branched panicles) of 2-2.5" wide sunflowers with bright yellow rays and dark brown center disks atop rigid, whitish-green stems typically growing 5-6' (less frequently to 8') tall. Narrow, drooping, willow-like, pale green leaves (5-7"). Attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators. Blooms from late summer to fall. Good fresh cut flower.

'Autumn Gold' is a compact, mound-forming selection of willow-leaved sunflower that features bright yellow flowers. This cultivar originated from a self-pollinated seed of the plant H. salicifolius 'Low Down'. A dense carpet of 2" diameter blooms with yellow rays and dark brown center cones cover the plant from late summer to frost. Mature clumps will reach up to 2' tall and spread to fill a similar area.

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions. If grown in part shade, plants tend to be taller and more open, produce fewer flowers and require support. Spreads over time by creeping rhizomes to form dense colonies. Divide every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor.

'Autumn Gold' does not reliably self-seed and should not be used for naturalizing.