Helianthus laetiflorus Showy sunflower (Compositae)

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Helianthus laetiflorus
Showy sunflower
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The Helianthus laetiflorus plant species is found in Central N. America - Pennsylvania to Minnesota. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Showy sunflower.

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Latin Name:  Helianthus laetiflorus
Common Name:  Showy sunflower
Family:  Compositae
Author:  Pers.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open woods and thickets, often on drier soils[43].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils in a sunny position[1]. Requires a rich soil[1]. Dislikes shade[1]. The young growth is extremely attractive to slugs, plants can be totally destroyed by them[K]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233]. A naturally ocurring hybrid, H. pauciflorus (or H. rigidus in another report) x H. tuberosus[200]. Plants have a running root system and can be very invasive[1]. This species is often grown as an ornamental plant, there are several named varieties[1].

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