Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Spring flowering open woodlands

open woodlands

Willowleaf Asters are an important nectar source for migrating Monarch butterflies

Yaupon Holly is an attractive Texas native evergreen shrub or small tree

medium Sun exposure Part shade to shade Bloom time Summer

dry conditions than the similar Ohio buckeye

Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Spring flowering open woodlandsAlso known as Downy Sunflower. Ashy Sunflower produces cheerful yellow flowers and is easily grown in a variety of soils, including average, sandy and poor rocky soils, as long as drainage is good. It does best in full sun but can tolerate part sun. It is an excellent prairie garden species. Numerous finches will eat the seeds. Ashy Sunflower spreads through rhizomes and re seeds if seed heads are allowed to mature. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water