Helianthus salicifolius
willowleaf sunflower
Family Asteraceae
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About
Willowleaf sunflower is a tall perennial of limestone prairies with very narrow, willow-like leaves.
Care at a glance
- Pet safety
- Not recorded. We have no source on whether this plant is safe for cats, dogs or other pets — that is not the same as safe. Keep it out of reach until you have checked.
- People
- Not recorded.
- Light
- Full sun gives the most flowers; partial shade is tolerated. General guidance for the genus
- Propagation
- Seed or stem cuttings. General guidance for the genus
“General guidance for the genus” marks advice sourced for the genus as a whole rather than this species.
Field notes
Morphology
Up to about 2.5 m tall, spreading by rhizomes. Leaves reach 21 cm long but rarely exceed 1.2 cm wide. Plants carry 6–15 heads with 10–20 yellow rays around 50 or more red disc florets.
Distribution & habitat
Central United States, mainly the Great Plains and Ozark Plateau of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. Scattered northeastern and midwestern records seem to be garden escapes.
Conservation
Assessed as Least Concern by the IUCN.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- United States
- IUCN status
- Least concern
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- Not recorded
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