Rough Sunflower
(Helianthus hirsutus)
Height:
- 2 to 5 feet
Bloom:
- July to October
Classification:
- Native
- Perennial
Sun:
- Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture:
- Dry to medium
Provides food for:
- Butterflies (flowers)
- Honey bees (flowers)
- Native bees (flowers)
- Caterpillars (foliage)
- Songbirds (seeds, caterpillars and other insects)
- Quail (seeds)
Notes:
- Spreads by runners and by seed
- Can be somewhat aggressive in garden settings