Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' ~ Autumn Gold Willow-Leaved Sunflower
Autumn Gold Willow-Leaved Sunflower is a mounding perennial with narrow dark green foliage and short stems giving a shrub like appearance. Heavy blooms of showy golden daisy-like flowers with dark eyes begin in late summer and continue until the first hard frost. Best bloom in full sun in moist well-drained acidic soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial Origins: South Central N. America Height: 2' - 2.5' Spread: 2.5' - 3’ Spacing: 2.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: Yellow Season of Interest: Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Sunflowers are generally susceptible to rust, leaf fungal spots, and powdery mildew. Watch for aphids. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Pond or Stream Sides, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Little Blue Stem, Bee Balm, Hibiscus IMAGES: M a n u e l (M. Martin Vicente), Helianthus