- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 26 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
The Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower or Helianthus salicifolius provides lush greenery during the spring and summer but also adds a burst of bold color to a landscape during the fall. Sunny yellow petals surround a brown cone and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green and give the plant a full and bushy appearance.
Plant the Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower in a bed or create a lush border. This is a tall, mounded plant, so feature it near the back of a mass planting or plant it in a container to introduce the greenery and flowers to a porch or patio. Trim the flowers to display in an autumn-inspired arrangement. Deer and other foraging animals typically leave the Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower alone. Grow this plant as a perennial in zones 5 through 9.
Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower Care
Plant this flowering perennial in full sun in average soil that is moist soil but well drained. The Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower is drought tolerant once established, but water during a dry period to ensure the plant sets flowers. Container-grown plants need water when the top few inches of soil are dry. Apply a balanced fertilizer in the spring to support a healthy growing season.
This plant will continue to bloom until the weather turns cold, so wait until after the first frost to remove the dead growth.
Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower Spacing
The Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower has a mounded, upright growth habit and will reach 24 to 26 inches tall and 20 to 24 inches wide. Space plants 20 to 26 inches apart for a continuous display of foliage and flowers.
Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 24 - 26 Inches |
Mature Spread: 20 - 24 Inches |
Mature Spacing: 20 - 26 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Yellow |
Flower Description: golden-yellow |
Bloom Period: N/A |
Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: dark-green |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Autumn Gold Narrow-Leaved Sunflower |
Other Name(s): Narrow-Leaved Sunflower |
Scientific Name: Helianthus salicifolius |
- SKU:
- HELAU
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