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First Light Helianthus
First Light Helianthus
  • Hardiness Zones

    5-10

  • Mature Height

    36 - 48 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Late summer to fall

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

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    PREMIUM

First Light Helianthus

A native cultivar bred to just-right height

  • Clay tolerant
  • North American Native
  • Attracts butterflies, bees and birds
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A superior selection of Helianthus, or common sunflower, First Light reaches a pleasing height of just three to four feet. Unlike its extremely tall parent, Helianthus First Light puts its blooms at the right height for viewing. A bright play on a native cultivar, First Light is extremely floriferous, producing hundreds of golden yellow flowers in late summer. Thanks to its native roots, this sun-seeking plant is highly drought-tolerant once established, and, if protected over winter, can be hardy to Zone 6. Attracts butterflies and bees, and, if the flower heads are left on, they will provide late-season seed for birds. Drought tolerant in well-drained soils. Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

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  • Hardiness Zones

    5-10

  • Mature Height

    36 - 48 inches

  • Flowering Date

    Late summer to fall

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Ship As

    PREMIUM

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