Beach Sunflower

Beach Sunflower

Scientific Name

Helianthus debilis

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended

Hardiness Zones

8b to 10b

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Beach Sunflower grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Full Sun

Soil Texture

Sandy Loam

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Matting
  • Spreading
  • Cascading

Leaf Persistence

Beach Sunflower is Evergreen

Spread

2-4 feet

Height

1-4 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

Large

Flower Month

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • Brown
  • Yellow

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Perennial; yellow/purple, year-round flowers; good groundcover for beaches and dune stabilization; develops fungus if planted in wet areas. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL