cucumberleaf sunflower
Helianthus debilis
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 4 feet wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Cucumberleaf sunflower (Helianthus debilis) is a perennial for containers, low maintenance beds, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy soil. Yellow petals surround reddish centers, and the flowers attract butterflies, bees, and birds. The stems sprawl along the ground, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Statice, Purple sage, and Lemon verbena.
Native range
AL, CT, FL, GA, and 15 more places. See all 19
AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NH, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, VT, and WV.