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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Helianthus salicifolius Autumn Gold

  • Helianthus salicifolius Autumn Gold - Bloom

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Helianthus salicifolius

Common Name: Narrow-Leaved Sunflower

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 10a

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Autumn

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 24 - 26" (61 - 66cm)

Height: 24 - 26" (61 - 66cm)

Width: 20 - 24" (51 - 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: A wonderful addition to the perennial garden.
Narrow, dark-green leaves give the plant a shrub-like appearance during Spring and Summer.
Once Fall arrives, the plants are completely covered with golden-yellow flowers until hard frost.

Grower Information:

Excellent Fall-flowering companion to garden mums.

  • Hardy and drought tolerant once established.
  • An attractive, maintenance-free perennial with bright golden yellow flowers that bloom from September until November or hard frost.

'Autumn Gold'

Protection Information: PP30,117

(Flowering Only License)