Helianthus pauciflorus (Prairie Sunflower)

Mesic to dry prairies are Prairie Sunflower's preferred habitat. Helianthus pauciflorus is an perennial with a slightly varied appearance.  It can be aggressive unless kept in check with other aggressive prairie natives. It can be found intermingling with Dalea purpurea, Monarda fistulosa, and Symphyotrichum laeve. It is an attractive plant to pollinators and attracts the ellusive Gorgone Checkerspot butterfly Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Mesic, Dry-Mesic, Dry Height: 4'-5" Flower Color Yellow Flower Time July, September Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes?   Why Plant Natives? Photo by Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.