Helianthus occidentalis ssp dowelianus Eastern Sunflower from New Moon Nurseries

Helianthus occidentalis ssp dowelianus

Eastern Sunflower

North American Native

Helianthus occidentalis in general are known as western sunflower. This subspecies, dowelinanus, has been removed by the USDA, but we are keeping it attached, as it is the designation of the eastern subspecies. Seed collected along the Greenbriar River in WV. Short in stature, but adaptable to many sites in full sun. Deer and drought tolerant, they thrive in dry shallow soils, rocky soils, and clay. Attract butterflies and pollinators, and birds to their valuable seed source. Great cut flower.

Height:

2-4 ft

Spread:

1-2 ft

Spacing:

2-3 ft

USDA Hardiness Zone:

4-8

Bloom Color:

Yellow

Helianthus occidentalis ssp dowelianus Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

Songbirds
Pollinators
Butterflies

Attributes

Drought Tolerant
Dried Flower
Rock Garden
Cut Flower
Naturalizing
Long Blooming
Interesting Foliage
East-Coast Native

Exposure

Full Sun

Deer Resistant

Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

September
August

Foliage Color

Green

Growth Rate

Medium

Salt Tolerance

High

Season of Interest (Foliage)

Summer
Spring
Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

Dry to Moist

Plants that work well with Helianthus occidentalis ssp dowelianus ''

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Blue-stem goldenrod (Solidago caesia)

Green-headed coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata)

Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)