About
Florida sunflower is a rhizomatous perennial of sandy, open coastal ground in the southeastern United States.
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 m tall, spreading by underground rhizomes, with long narrow leaves to 15 cm. A plant bears up to 6 heads, each with 10–20 yellow rays around at least 90 red, purple or yellow disc florets.
Distribution & habitat
Coastal states from Alabama to North Carolina, plus Louisiana, in sandy open areas at low elevation.
Habitat
- Altitude
- Not recorded
- Altitude class
- —
- Native to
- United States
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- Not recorded
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