Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
3-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Apical chlorosis, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis head rot, Charcoal rot, Crown gall, Downy mildew, Erwinia stalk rot, Fusarium stalk rot, Fusarium wilt, head rot, Phialophora yellows, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
As Fertilizers, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Sunflower
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
Sūrajamukhī
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Sonnenblume
In French
américaine Aloe
Tournesol
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
Girasol
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Girassol
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
słonecznik
In Latin
American Aloe
Helianthus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Agavaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Sunflower
Season and care of American Aloe and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Sunflower Physical Information
American Aloe and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Sunflower are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of American Aloe and Sunflower
Care of American Aloe and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.