Plant Name

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Helianthus annuus

Common Name

Sunflower

Soil

Chalk or Sand

Sun Aspect

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Moist

Plant Type

Annual

Height x Spread in feet

15 x 2

Foliage

Mid to Dark Green

Flower Colour in Month(s). Fruit

Yellow ray-florets with Brown disc florets in August-September

Comment

Upright form. Sunflowers need long, hot summers to flower well. Effective in borders. Attractive to bees. Needs supporting.