Ashy Sunflower
Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Helianthus mollis
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Ashy Sunflower is normally found in drier soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. Avoid clay soils.
- Scientific Name: Helianthus mollis
- Common Names: Ashy Sunflower, Downy Sunflower
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 6 feet
- Leaves: Gray-green. Covered with rough hairs.
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: June through September
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts finches, bees and other pollinators.
Where to Find It
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