Silverleaf Sunflower
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Helianthus argophyllus
Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
Silverleaf Sunflower prefers full sun. Self-seeds freely.
- Scientific Name: Helianthus argophyllus
- Common Names: Silverleaf Sunflower
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
- Growth Habit: Annual
- Height: 3 to 10 feet
- Leaves: Soft, downy foliage
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: August through November
- Wildlife Benefits: The seeds are an important food source for many birds and other wildlife. Larval host for silvery checkerspot and bordered patch.
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Where to Find It
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