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Asteraceae
Beach Sunflower
Helianthus debilis
Coastal cheerfulness.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Helianthus
- Native to
- Southeastern United States
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Type
- perennial
- Height
- 1-3 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- sandy, well-drained
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 8-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- A single plant can spread up to 4 feet wide, quickly covering sandy ground with a carpet of bright flowers.
- The species name 'debilis' means weak, which is ironic given how vigorously it grows in harsh coastal conditions.
- It can tolerate both salt spray and drought, making it the perfect flower for beachfront gardens.
- Beach sunflower blooms nearly year-round in Florida, pausing only briefly during the coolest winter months.
- Sea turtles nest in the same sandy habitats, and conservation groups plant beach sunflower to stabilize dunes near nesting sites.
Color meanings
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happiness
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resilience