Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a fast-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 2-11, that matures to about 3-10 ft × 1.5-1.5 ft. It does best in full sun with low water needs in well-drained soil. Expect brown, yellow and orange blooms in summer. It attracts butterflies, pollinators and songbirds, stands up well to deer, drought and dry soil.

USDA zones

2-11

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Mature size

3-10 ft × 1.5-1.5 ft

Growth rate

Fast

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Bloom color

Brown, Yellow, Orange

Bloom season

Summer

Attracts

Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds, Bees

Tough against

Deer, Drought, Dry soil, Poor soil

Native to

United States and Central America