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  • HELIANTHUS salicifolius
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    HELIANTHUS salicifolius

    Commonly known as Column flower, Willow-leaved sunflower

    Mainly grown for its arching sprays of narrow green leaves. Small yellow daisy flowers in early autumn
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Requires a long, hot summer to flower well
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, powdery mildew, Sclerotinia
    • Place of origin
      Southern central USA
    • Yellow
      Golden yellow with brown central disc
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous, clump-forming perennial with linear to lance-shaped leaves to 20cm (8in) long. Produces large sprays of flower heads 5-7cm (2-2¾in) across
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      2.5m (8ft)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Average Person
        90cm (36in)
       
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