ashy sunflower
Helianthus mollis
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Ashy sunflower (Helianthus mollis) is a perennial for low maintenance gardens and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It stands 2 to 4 feet tall and has rough, hairy leaves and stems. Yellow flower heads, 3 to 5 inches across, appear in summer. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit them.
Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Blanket flower, and Ice Follies daffodil.
Native range
Central and eastern North America.