Helianthus decapetalus – Forest Sunflower (B&B.DR.DRGHT.H.NB.OP)

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies

(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant

(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant

(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen

(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant

(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant

(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals

(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar

(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material

(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant

(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

Forest  Sunflower is a rhizomatous perennial wildflower in the aster family that is native to eastern and central North America and is found in woodlands and forests.

The bright yellow flowers are up to 3 inches across and bloom from July to Oct. It can spread aggressively in the right conditions.

This plant prefers full sun to partial shade in moist, loamy, well-drained soils. Use this plant in a naturalized area, woodland edge or meadow. Great for naturalizing.

It is a high-value wildlife plant providing food for pollinators, birds and mammals.

Host plant for Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly