Claremont Sunshine Sunflower

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Plant description

Tolerates almost any soil type. RsABG introduction.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

6 - 8 ft Tall
2 - 4 ft Wide

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.
Soil PH: 5.4 - 8.6

Maintenance

After the seeds have been dispersed, the dried stalk and leaves may be chopped up for mulch

Sunset Zones

2*, 3*, 4*, 5*, 6, 7*, 8*, 9*, 10*, 11*, 12*, 13*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Companion plants

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This plant can be used with many native plants in the garden as long as they can accept regular water. A good use might be as a border between native plants and vegetables.

Wildlife supported

Bats

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Claremont Sunshine Sunflower

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Thanks to the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant.