SUNFLOWER

Helianthus decapetalus


TYPE OF PLANT: [BEE & HOVERFLY NECTAR PLANT] [BIRD FOOD]


Habitat: Plant at back of border, unless dwarf species used.

Habit: Height up to 180 cm.

Flower Color: Yellow flowers, June to September.

Planting Time: Sow in late April. Can be germinated indoors. Stake tall plants.

Food Plant for: Greenfinches like the seed heads.

Nectar Plant for: Bees and Hoverflies.


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