First Light Helianthus
A native cultivar bred to just-right height
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- flowering dateLate summer to fall
- hardiness zone5-10
- height36 - 48 inches
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- ship asPREMIUM
- sun exposureFull Sun
- Clay tolerant
- North American Native
- Attracts butterflies, bees and birds
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
Product Details
- botanical nameHelianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150
- flowering dateLate summer to fall
- flower colorYellow
- flower formDaisy like flowers
- foliage typeNarrow, lance shaped, mid green leaves.
- formPerennial
- growth rateMedium
- hardiness zone5-10
- height36 - 48 inches
- planting instructionsTop of plant should be planted at soil level and 12-18" apart
- pruningCut back stems after flowering as they die down for the winter or leave flowers as seed interest for songbirds
- restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
- shipping seasonFall
- ship asPREMIUM
- soil requirementWell drained
- spacing18 - 24 inches
- spread24 - 36 inches
- sun exposureFull Sun
- watering requirementAverage water needs. Drought tolerant once established
Shipping Schedule
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| 2024 Fall Shipping Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Zone | Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs |
| 3A-4B | 9/2/24 - 10/25/24 |
| 5A | 9/2/24 - 10/25/24 |
| 5B | 9/2/24 - 10/25/24 |
| 6A & 6B | 9/2/24 - 10/25/24 |
| 7A | 9/23/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 7B | 9/23/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 8A & 8B | 9/23/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 9A-9B | 9/23/24 - 11/8/24 |
| 10A-10B | 9/23/24 - 11/8/24 |
| Last Order Date | Zones 3A - 6B: 10/21/24 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/4/24 |
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