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About Selfheal and Giant Sunflower


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs   
Perennial   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle   

Number of Varieties
100   
99+
100   
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10*1   
8*5   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm   
15.20 cm   

Minimum Width
60.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold   
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblovate   
Oblovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall   
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant   
Yes   

Tolerances
Wet Site   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Not Available   
Not Available   

In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water   
Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Insignificant   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Insignificant   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Semi-Evergreen   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Butterflies   

Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available   
Not Available   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
HELIANTHUS giganteus   
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609   

Common Name
Giant Sunflower   
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal   

In Hindi
Hydrangea   
Hydrangea   

In German
Hortensie   
Hortensie   

In French
Hortensia   
Hortensia   

In Spanish
Hortensia   
Hortensia   

In Greek
υδραγεία   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
Hortênsia   
Hortênsia   

In Polish
Hortensja   
Hortensja   

In Latin
Hibiscus   
Hibiscus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Not Available   
Not Available   

Class
Not Available   
Not Available   

Order
Not Available   
Not Available   

Family
Asteraceae   
Lamiaceae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Clade
Not Available   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal

Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal? We provide you with everything About Giant Sunflower and Selfheal. Giant Sunflower doesn't have thorns and Selfheal doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sunflower does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sunflower has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Selfheal has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal

Season and care of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sunflower and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sunflower season is Summer and Fall and Selfheal season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Giant Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.

Giant Sunflower and Selfheal Physical Information

Giant Sunflower and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sunflower height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal are as follows:

Care of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal

Care of Giant Sunflower and Selfheal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sunflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Selfheal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sunflower needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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