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Helianthus annuus - Annual Sunflower
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Helianthus annuus -
Photo by Sonja Wilcomer

Helianthus annuus -
Photo by Sonja Wilcomer

Botanic Name: Helianthus annuus
Common Name: Annual Sunflower
Size: 5-9'h x 2-3'w
Sun: sun
H20: occ.H2O/dry
Description:
The annual sunflower grows in disturbed areas, shrubland and many other habitats throughout California. It has naturalized here at Yerba Buena Nursery. It grows dramatically (5 to 9 feet in height), producing abundant 4-5 inch yellow flowers in late summer and fall. In your garden provide a sunny site with some supplemental water until plants are established.

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