Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
North America
Types
Not available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Sunflower
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Gayfeather
Sonnenblume
In French
Gayfeather
Tournesol
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Girasol
In Greek
Gayfeather
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Girassol
In Polish
Gayfeather
słonecznik
In Latin
Gayfeather
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Helianthodeae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Sunflower
Season and care of Gayfeather and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Sunflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Gayfeather and Sunflower Physical Information
Gayfeather and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Sunflower are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Gayfeather and Sunflower
Care of Gayfeather and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Gayfeather 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.