Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Native bee friendly bees Edible part(s) Berries Notes

bees Edible part(s) Berries Notes Native bee friendly

It pairs well with Maximilian Sunflower

or Texas Lantana

summer Mature height 1-3 ft Mature spread 1-2 ft Attracts Hummingbirds

Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Native bee friendly bees Edible part(s) Berries NotesAlso known as Downy Sunflower. Ashy Sunflower produces cheerful yellow flowers and is easily grown in a variety of soils, including average, sandy and poor rocky soils, as long as drainage is good. It does best in full sun but can tolerate part sun. It is an excellent prairie garden species. Numerous finches will eat the seeds. Ashy Sunflower spreads through rhizomes and re seeds if seed heads are allowed to mature. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water