Helianthus carnosus

Helianthus carnosus

Synonym(s)

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Common Name(s)

Lakeside Sunflower

Phonetic Spelling

hee-lee-AN-thus kar-NO-sus

Description

Helianthus carnosus is a perennial wildflower endemic to northeast Florida that inhabits open sunny edges of lakes and marshes. The beautiful bright yellow flowers attract a variety of bees, butterflies and beetles, and the seeds are eaten by birds.

Family

Asteraceae

Native Range

Florida endemic, reported from Duval south to Volusia counties and west to Clay and Putnam counties

Hardiness Zone(s)

9a --to-- 9b

Lifespan

Perennial, Short-lived

Habitats

Wet flatwoods, savannas, roadside ditches.

Exposure

Full Sun --to-- Part Shade

Growth Habit

Solitary flowerheads are born on a glabrous erect stem emerging from a basal rosette of long (2-8 in.), slender, strap-like leaves.

Soil Texture

Organic (Muck), Deep Sand

Propagation

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Moisture

Usually moist, occasional inundation --to-- Not wet but not extremely dry

Salt Water Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.

Salt Spray Tolerance

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray.

Recommended Uses

Native Planting, Pond, Restoration Projects, Stormwater Management, Water Garden, Wildlife Habitat

Pot Size

Trade Gallon (a little less than a true gallon)