Asteraceae
Helianthus nuttallii subsp. parishii
Helianthus nuttallii subsp. parishii
Also known as Helianthus parishii f. oliveri, Helianthus parishii, Helianthus californicus var. parishii, Helianthus oliveri
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · California Native · Sunflower · Wetland · Perennial · Wildflower · Wildlife Garden · Riparian · Rare · Asteraceae
Parish's sunflower is a rare California native perennial that thrives in moist, partially shaded conditions such as wetland margins and riparian edges. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry summer months. It is best suited for wildlife gardens and native habitat restoration projects rather than typical home landscapes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, allowing moderate drying between sessions · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.9–7.5
- Temperature
- -10°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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