Helianthus angustifolius

Swamp Sunflower

This narrow leaf perennial sunflower will thrive in moist soil with full sun to part shade. Fairly inconspicuous fine textured attractive dark green leaves with maroon stems for most of the growing season, but eventually grows 5-6' tall with an explosion of 2-3" yellow flowers from September to November. Will attract butterflies, bees, pollinators, and birds.

Bloom Color

Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

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Sun

Mature Height

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> 4'

Spread Characteristics

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Clumping

Season of Interest (Flowering)

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Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Bees/Pollinators
•	Butterflies
•	Food
•	Songbirds

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

•	FAC
•	FACW

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Flowering Perennial
•	Marginal

Attributes

•	Cut Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Fibrous Roots
•	Great Foliage
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Ornamental Flower
•	Rain Garden
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	6
•	7
•	8
•	9
•	10