Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

First Light willowleaf sunflower or swamp sunflower

An explosion of golden yellow flowers combined with a manageable height makes this a superior selection. Despite its name, this plant can be found literally blanketed in flowers in the late summer and into the fall when most other Helianthus are past. Flowers form on upright, self-supporting stems but instead of the typical tall sunflower, Helianthus 'First Light' forms a nice compact clump of fuzzy, linear leaves topping out just above 3'.

Height 4-5 Feet

Spread 2-3 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9

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