Native Plants

Woodland Sunflower

Helianthus divaricatus
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars
This perennial wildflower grows 2 to 6 feet tall, with a smooth central stem that branches where the yellow flower heads occur. These flowers bloom from July to September, attracting birds and butterflies. Woodland Sunflower can withstand a wide variety of soil conditions, but does best in dry to moist, well-drained soils, and in partial shade.

May Attract

Woodland Sunflower is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski