- Helianthus - Wikipedia
Helianthus ( ˌhiːliˈænθəs ) [3] is a genus comprising around 70 species of annual and perennial flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae commonly known as sunflowers [4][5] Except for three South American species, the species of Helianthus are native to North America and Central America
- 10 Types of Perennial Sunflowers to Grow Year After Year
Sunflowers, including the popular annual (Helianthus annuus) are beloved for their bright summer blooms While annuals need replanting each year perennial sunflowers offer an attractive option for gardens, providing longer bloom periods from late summer to mid-autumn
- Helianthus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
The genus name, Helianthus, is derived from the two Greek words, helios, meaning sun, and anthos, meaning flower Although generally preferring moist soil, some species will tolerate poor drainage Plant in the full sun for the most blooms and enjoy the flowers from late summer until the first frost
- Perennial Sunflower Varieties - Gardening Know How
Flowers in the Helianthus genus number about 50 and include annuals, those large, sunny yellow blooms you mostly see in gardens They also include Helianthus perennial sunflower varieties Perennial sunflower plants actually make up the majority of sunflower varieties native to North America
- Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): Benefits, Uses, Varieties, Care
Cherished for their beauty, Sunflowers (Helianthus) are striking ornamental annuals or perennial plants grown for their colorful summer and fall blooms Fast-growing, they can reward you with glamorous blooms between 55 and 100 days after planting
- Helianthus Plant Growing Care Guide for Gardeners
Helianthus are a large genus of plants that can be grown as Hardy perennials or Hardy annuals They are better known as sunflowers, and both sunflower oils and sunflower seeds are of great commercial and health value
- Helianthus annuus - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Helianthus annuus is native to dry plains, prairies, meadows and foothills in the western U S , Canada and northern Mexico It is a coarse, hairy, leafy, fast-growing annual that typically grows 5-10’ tall on stiff upright stalks
- Helianthus (Sunflowers) | UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
Sunflowers in the Asteraceae family are easy to grow and favored as highlights in summer gardens With spectacular heights and blossoms that turn their heads to follow the sun, they have also become a sought-after element for involving children in gardening
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