ProCut® Orange sunflower

Helianthus annuus 'ProCut® Orange'

AnnualAsteraceae

ProCut® Orange sunflower
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantEdible
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size4 to 6 inches tall
Growth rate
Rapid
Habit
Erect
Bloom season
Summer, autumn
Bloom color
Orange
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline, neutral, acid

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerLow maintenancePollinator garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'ProCut Orange' sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'ProCut Orange') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and pollinator gardens. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and bears orange blooms in summer. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers. It sits low on the menu for deer.

Pairs well with Xsenia cosmos, Black Velvet nasturtium, and Red fescue.