The unique, feathery foliage grabs attention all on its own, but the vivid yellow flowers add pizzazz. Like other sunflowers, willowleaf sunflower spreads via creeping rhizomes. It works well in the back of beds or as a border species in larger plantings. Optimum conditions for this plant are full sun and thin, rocky soil. Rich organic soil will cause it to double in size, reaching 8 feet tall or more.
Uses: Birds, bees, butterflies
Bloom time: July - August
Height: 4 to 8 feet
Space: 16 - 24 inches
Sun: Full sun
Moisture: Dry to average
Seed: Sow outdoors by February or cold stratify for at least 4 weeks.
- ~200 seeds per packet
- 4,375 seeds per ounce
- 150 to 300 square feet per ounce
