Tropical, evergreen perennial with short rhizomes and smooth, leathery, oblong to narrowly oval, 6 to 28 inch long leaves. Unusual inflorescences, resembling small birds of paradise, reach 20 to 36 inches long and are borne from spring through summer. Requires […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Stampede Jerusalem Artichoke )
This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen levels are average. Plant tubers in spring when ground is workable. Break tubers apart so that they are the size of an egg, […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Garnet Jerusalem Artichoke )
This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen levels are average. Plant tubers in spring when ground is workable. Break tubers apart so that they are the size of an egg, […]
Helianthus tuberosus ( Dwarf Sunray Jerusalem Artichoke )
This perennial thrives in temperate climates and is tolerant of many soil types as long as nitrogen levels are average. Plant tubers in spring when ground is workable. Break tubers apart so that they are the size of an egg, […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Triomphe de Gand Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Soleil d’Or Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus multiflorus ( Flore Pleno Sunflower )
Clumping perennial with lightly hairy, ovate to lance-shaped leaves, up to 8 inches long. Showy, 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need some support. Thrives […]
Helianthus laetiflorus ( Sunflower )
Rhizomatous, spreading perennial with serrated, ovate leaves, up to 12 inches long, and coarse stems. Showy, 4 to 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May need […]
Helianthus laetiflorus ( Miss Mellish Sunflower )
Vigorously spreading, rhizomatous perennial with serrated, ovate leaves, up to 12 inches long, and coarse stems. Showy, 4 to 5 inch wide flowerheads, composed of disk and ray florets, are abundantly produced on long stalks from summer to mid-fall. May […]
Helianthus annuus ( The Joker Sunflower )
The common sunflower is easily grown from seed and is available in a variety of colors and heights up to 10 feet tall. A true sun worshipper, its head follows the sun as it crosses the sky. Sunflowers require plenty […]