Asteraceae
Helianthus praecox var. hirtus
Helianthus praecox var. hirtus var. hirtus
Also known as Helianthus praecox subsp. hirtus, Helianthus debilis subsp. hirtus
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Sunflower · Native · Texas · Wildflower · Perennial · Pollinator · Asteraceae · Part Shade · Helianthus · Rare
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.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.2–7.2
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Texas
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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