Helianthus salicifolius ‘Autumn Gold’ PP30117

Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' PP30117

Sunflower-Willowleaf

Photo Credit: Ball Horticultural Co

Photo Credit: Ball Horticultural Co

Photo Credit: Ball Horticultural Co


Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' PP30117

Sunflower-Willowleaf

This showy native alternative or companion to fall mums forms a dense clump of very narrow, dark green foliage that becomes blanketed in bright golden yellow, 2Ó diameter blossoms. Blooms 7-10 days earlier than ÔFirst LightÕ. Easy to grow in most soil types and spreads slowly by rhizomes. Introduced by: Darwin Perennials.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 10
  • Height: 24-26
  • Spread: 20-24
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Fall, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 10
  • Height: 24-26
  • Spread: 20-24
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Fall, Mid-Fall
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Nativar
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average, Low
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
  • Vernalization Beneficial: Yes