Willowleaf Sunflower

Helianthus salicifolius

Willowleaf Sunflower is a perennial for focal point, suited to full sun and clay or loam, flowering Sep, Oct.

Where to use it in a border

At around 240 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 90 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 4a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, clay soil, pollinator-friendly plants, pet-safe plants.

Border Builder uses Willowleaf Sunflower's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

Flowering through the year

Worth knowing

• Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

• Angelita Daisyto edge in front
• Anise Hyssopto edge in front
• Autumn Sageto edge in front
• Bear Grassto edge in front
• Black Daleato edge in front
• Black-Eyed Susanto edge in front

Garden styles

Modern Native Wildlife garden