Helianthus hirsutus (Hairy Sunflower) Size:1 gal Right at home in informal

Right at home in informal gardens

Its flowers attract hummingbirds and its foliage serves as a larval host for the Plebeian sphinx moth

Three-Lined Flower moth Notes Provides nesting material or site for native bees

wavy-edged leaves that turn orange-red in fall

Rock Rose has a long flowering period

Helianthus hirsutus (Hairy Sunflower) Size:1 gal Right at home in informalHairy Sunflower is a native perennial sunflower with cheery yellow flowers. It does best with full to part sun, but can handle part shade as well. It is a bee magnet, attracts butterflies, and birds love the seeds. It tolerates clay soils and makes a good cut flower. Hairy Sunflower spreads through rhizomes and seeds. It is perfect for naturalized areas, wildflower meadows, pocket prairies or wildlife habitats. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use