Schweinitz's sunflower

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

3-12 ft. tall
2-3 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Planting Notes

May spread rapidly in the home garden. Provide 3-6′ spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects, Host plant for butterfly larvae

Leaves

Simple leaves with entire margins. Arranged in pairs (opposite) on lower stems, and singly on upper stems (alternate). Pubescent with a rough, papery feel.

Flowers

Radial bright yellow-gold heads made up 7-20 rays and central disc flowers.

Fruit

Achene.

Bark

Stems erect and often red in color.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0), Basic (greater than 8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Open fields or prairie-like habitats in the piedmont, roadsides, powerline right-of-ways.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Vulnerable (G3)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Endangered

Distribution Notes

Rare in the SC Piedmont and absent from the Coastal Plain and Mountains