Type
Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
North America
Melanesia
Types
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Yellow
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Light, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
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
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Pulmonary afflictions
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
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
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Helianths Annuus
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Sunflower
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Sūrajamukhī
Copperleaf
In German
Sonnenblume
Copperleaf
In French
Tournesol
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Girasol
copperleaf
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Girassol
Copperleaf
In Polish
słonecznik
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Helianthus
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Euphorbiales
Family
Asteraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Heilanthus
Acalypha
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Helianthodeae
Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Sunflower and Copperleaf
Season and care of Sunflower and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Sunflower and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sunflower season is Summer and Copperleaf season is Summer. The type of soil for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Sunflower and Copperleaf Physical Information
Sunflower and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sunflower and Copperleaf are as follows:
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Sunflower and Copperleaf
Care of Sunflower and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.