Early, Sunflower Seed
Early Sunflower Seed
- Bright yellow blooms from June through September
- Native short-lived perennial reaching about 5 feet
- Supports pollinators and seed-eating birds
- Cold-moist stratify seed for 30 days
Key Attributes
About Early, Sunflower Seed
Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) is a short-lived native perennial with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers from early summer into early fall. Upright clumps reach about 5 feet tall and support bees, butterflies, and seed-eating birds. Plants perform best in full sun and tolerate loam, clay, or sandy soils with medium moisture. Seed requires 30 days of cold, moist stratification before germination.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Heliopsis is generally dependable, but crowded or persistently damp foliage can encourage leaf spots or powdery mildew. Provide adequate spacing and airflow, water near the soil surface, and remove badly affected debris. Avoid overhead watering late in the day.
Check young growth for aphids, slugs, and chewing insects. Healthy established plants usually tolerate light feeding. Identify the pest before treatment and use the least disruptive control labeled for ornamental flowering plants.
Native States & Regions
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Native regions: Widespread Native
Early Sunflower Native Range Map
Native range describes natural occurrence, not the origin of this seed lot or every location where a plant can be grown.
Alaska and Hawaii are shown as insets. State-level range does not mean a plant occurs throughout every part of that state.
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