Solano Double sunflower
Helianthus annuus 'Solano Double'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size4 to 7 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange, gold, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral, acid
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Solano Double' sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Solano Double') 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 tolerates drought. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the orange and gold blooms. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Daydream cosmos, Uproar Rose zinnia, and Red fescue.