Helianthus hirsutus (Hairy Sunflower)

Helianthus hirsutus (Hairy Sunflower)Hairy 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

Repeat every 3 – 4 months

It needs good drainage and sunny exposure but is not fussy otherwise

it likes to spread

birds Erosion control Yes Notes Spreads by suckers

Shrubby Boneset provides a lovely splash of white blooms in the fall

Yaupon Holly 'Pride of Houston' is an upright-growing cultivar that is often used as an accent or screen plant

It dies to the ground in the winter but returns in the spring

Texas Gayfeather is a perennial wildflower sporting showy purple flowers

birds Notes Bumble bee friendly

It is a must-have in any pollinator garden that is sunny

Prairie Plantain makes a great addition to moist meadow or prairie plantings

Water use Low to medium Sun exposure Sun to shade Mature height 3-5 ft Mature spread 3-6 ft Evergreen Yes Attracts Birds