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Narrow-leaved Sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Prefers full sun and moist to dry conditions. May need to be staked. Pinch plants back in early summer to promote branching. Numerous small plantlets develop around the base and can be divided yearly to produce additional plants. May need to be weeded back - can spread aggressively. Cut back plants in late winter. Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Urban / Tree Box

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

4-6

Flower Color

Blue

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

Sept-Oct

Root Depth (ft)

0.5

Salinity Tolerance

No Tolerance