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Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius is a tall flowering plant native across the southeast, although it is most common in the coastal plain. It is predominantly found in wetland habitats, and grows best in full sun to part shade. It can get up to eight feet tall during the growing season, and dies back almost completely in the winter. Leaving dormant stems up until spring provides necessary over-wintering habitat for pollinators. Bright yellow flowers bloom in late summer and attract many pollinators. Birds eat the seeds in the fall and winter. This is a host plant for many native butterfly species. Helianthus angustifolius works well as a specimen plant in a yard or rain garden, or for stormwater plantings.

Species name - Container sizeCommon nameStockPriceQuantity PricingAdd to request
Helianthus angustifolius - Plug

Swamp sunflower

64 in stock

$2.4272+ $1.21ea

Plant type

  • Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

  • Up to 12'

Wetland Indicator Status

  • (FACW) Facultative wetland

Attributes

  • Bird Supportive
  • Fast Growing / Vigorous
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Butterfly and Pollinator Supportive

Planting Zone

  • Temporarily Inundated / Shallow Land
  • Riparian Zone
  • Floodplain
  • Slope
  • Riparian Buffer
  • Buffer

Classification by Use

  • Constructed Wetland
  • Erosion Control
  • Rain Garden
  • SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
  • Showy Native
  • Wetland Mitigation