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Description
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' ~ First Light Swamp SunflowerFirst Light Swamp Sunflower is a compact late blooming perennial with fuzzy leaves. The heavy blooms of small yellow flowers cover the foliage in fall until frost. Best bloom in full sun in acidic and moist to wet well drained soils. Helianthus angustifolius acts as a host for several butterflies, including the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly. It attracts various butterflies and caterpillars which in turn provide food for birds. Type: Perennial Origins:
First Light Swamp Sunflower is a compact late-blooming perennial with fuzzy leaves. The heavy blooms of small yellow flowers cover the foliage in fall until frost. Best bloom in full sun in acidic and moist to wet well-drained soils.
Helianthus angustifolius acts as a host for several butterflies, including the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly. It attracts various butterflies and caterpillars which in turn provide food for birds.
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Origins: |
South and East NA; GA Native |
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Height: |
3' - 4' |
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Spread: |
2' - 3’ |
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Spacing: |
3’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. If grown in part shade plants grow taller and require support. 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: Aster, Switch Grass, Swamp Rosemarrow
IMAGES: DC Gardens, U.S. Botanic Garden in October (23782314446), CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Helianthus angustifolius First Light 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Eric Hunt, Helianthus angustifolius 2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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