Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) is a hardy native perennial that brings happy yellow flowers to woodland edges, open forests, and partially shaded gardens. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, this adaptable wildflower provides an important source of nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Unlike many sunflowers that require full sun, Woodland Sunflower thrives in partial shade and tolerates dry, well-drained soils. It spreads through underground rhizomes to form colonies over time, making it an excellent choice for naturalized plantings, woodland gardens, and pollinator habitat restoration. However in a full sun garden setting it does extremely well!
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
Height: 2–6 feet
Bloom Time: July–September
Flower Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Growth Habit: Spreading herbaceous perennial
Native Range: Eastern North America, including Maine
Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) is a hardy native perennial that brings happy yellow flowers to woodland edges, open forests, and partially shaded gardens. Blooming from midsummer into early fall, this adaptable wildflower provides an important source of nectar and pollen for native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Unlike many sunflowers that require full sun, Woodland Sunflower thrives in partial shade and tolerates dry, well-drained soils. It spreads through underground rhizomes to form colonies over time, making it an excellent choice for naturalized plantings, woodland gardens, and pollinator habitat restoration. However in a full sun garden setting it does extremely well!
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
Soil: Well-drained, sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
Height: 2–6 feet
Bloom Time: July–September
Flower Color: Yellow
Hardiness Zones: 3–8
Growth Habit: Spreading herbaceous perennial
Native Range: Eastern North America, including Maine
