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Helianthus annuus 'Earthwalker'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus) (Info)
Species: annuus (AN-yoo-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Earthwalker

5 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive meisgreen On Dec 23, 2010, meisgreen from Phoenix, AZ wrote:

Very abundant flowers with long stems - suitable for cuttings. Easy to grow and attracts the usual critters. The colors are great for fall. I planted in July and the flowers are just now drying up. They last for months - probably one of my longest lasting sunflower.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona



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