Downy
Sunflower - Helianthus mollis
Spreading by rhizomes, this tough
sunflower forms dense colonies in the poor dry or
stony soils where it naturally occurs. This
rarely seen sunflower has soft, gray-green leaves
and produces an abundance of large,
buttercup-yellow flowers in the late summer. Its
strong stems serve as perches for the goldfinches
that flock to eat the seeds which are highly
prized by many other birds as well.
|
| SEED
GERMINATION INFO |
Cold, moist
stratification. Mix seed with moist but
not wet, sterile growing medium. Place
mixture in a labeled, sealed plastic bag
and store in refridgerator for six to
eight weeks. Note: Some seed may
germinate in the storage bag if moist
stratified too long. If sprouting occurs,
plant immediately. Another method is to
sow seed outdoors in late autumn so that
they may overwinter.
Approx. 50 seeds per pack
|
|
| Colour
: |
Yellow |
Blooms
: |
Aug.
to Sept. |
Light
: |
Full
sun |
| Height
: |
2'
- 4' |
Soil
: |
Sand
to Clay |
Water
: |
Dry to Medium |
|
Makes
Great Cutflowers!
Attracts
Songbirds!
|
; "Downy Sunflower | Helianthus mollis")