Helianthus mollis #2 (Downy Sunflower)

Beautiful yellow flowers appear in late summer often reaching 4″ in size.  Its foliage which often reaches 6″ and its stems are a downy gray-green color.  Its seeds are a favorite of many birds especially the goldfinch favorite. Spreads by seeds and rhizomes forming clumps which may be difficult to contain on formal garden settings. Host for 73 species of Lepidoptera. Provide good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. It prefers average to dry, well-drained soil in full sun. It is found along roadsides, thickets and prairies.

• Full Sun
• Average to Dry Soil (UPL)
• 2-4′ Tall x 1-3′ Wide
• Blooms Late Summer 
• Yellow Blooms
• Zone 4
• Ohio Native