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Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' Plant Patent Applied For
Pronunciation: hee-lee-AN-thus
SKU #42270
A colorful, easy-to-grow, waterwise addition to the perennial garden. Narrow, dark green leaves give this plant a shrub-like appearance during spring and summer. Golden yellow flowers appear in late summer to early fall, covering the mounded foliage until hard frost. Perfect for warm, sunny borders or patio containers.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Verbena (Verbena); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Aster (Aster); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Sneezeweed (Helenium) |
| Care Instructions | Tough and adaptable; grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild periodic drought. Spreads by underground rhizomes. Protect young plants from harsh winter conditions until well-established. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Late summer to fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.