Helianthus praecox var. hirtus

Helianthus praecox var. hirtus var. hirtus

var. hirtus

Helianthus

Asteraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

This hairy-stemmed Texas native sunflower variety thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture, making it well suited for woodland garden edges or shaded borders. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist and avoid prolonged drought stress. It provides excellent pollinator value and is best grown outdoors in its native Texas habitat.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Then Allow The Top Inch To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

5.2 – 7.2

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Texas

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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