Swamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius)
Where to plant muddy zone above the high-water mark. Keep out of water.
Type herbaceous perennial
Height x spread (ft) 5-7 (up to to 10) x 4-6 (or greater)
Blooms late summer to frost
Bloom showy, golden yellow
Sun full sun to partial shade
Water medium to wet
Maintenance medium, but you can just let it go natural
Wildlife Attracts songbirds for seeds, and honeybees, wasps, pollinating flies, butterflies and beetles seeking nectar and pollen. Plants host caterpillars of Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch and Painted Lady butterflies
Tolerates deer ("pest resistant")
2019 22 order, 82 plants. Feedback comments.
http://www.newmoonnursery.com/plant/Helianthus-angustifolia
Type herbaceous perennial
Height x spread (ft) 5-7 (up to to 10) x 4-6 (or greater)
Blooms late summer to frost
Bloom showy, golden yellow
Sun full sun to partial shade
Water medium to wet
Maintenance medium, but you can just let it go natural
Wildlife Attracts songbirds for seeds, and honeybees, wasps, pollinating flies, butterflies and beetles seeking nectar and pollen. Plants host caterpillars of Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Bordered Patch and Painted Lady butterflies
Tolerates deer ("pest resistant")
2019 22 order, 82 plants. Feedback comments.
http://www.newmoonnursery.com/plant/Helianthus-angustifolia