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Family: Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee) Genus: Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus) Species: annuus (AN-yoo-us) Cultivar: Zohar
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Category AnnualsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color UnknownHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness Not Applicable |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Bright YellowBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |