Helianthus ‘Low Down’

(Low Down Perennial Sunflower)


$8.99


Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Low Down’ is basically a scaled-down version (shorter plant, shorter leaves and smaller flowers) of Helianthus ‘First Light’. It produces a compact clump of foliage to only 12” tall by 16-20” wide. Foliage is covered in fall (September–October) with a profuse bloom of 2-2.5” diameter sunflowers with golden yellow rays and brown center disks.

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Description

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of wide range of soil conditions. Spreads over time by creeping rhizomes to form dense colonies. Divide every 3-4 years to control spread and maintain vigor.

Additional information

Common Name

Low Down Perennial Sunflower

Botanical Name

Helianthus 'Low Down'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

10-12"

Width

1 to 2 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

summer to fall

Flower Color

yellow

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

No

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