Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Not Available
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
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
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
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
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
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
Edible, Feature Plant
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
Sunflower
In Hindi
Texas Madrone
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Texas Madrone
Sonnenblume
In French
Texas Madrone
Tournesol
In Spanish
Arbutus xalapensis
Girasol
In Greek
Texas Madrone
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Texas Madrone
Girassol
In Polish
Texas Madrone
słonecznik
In Latin
Texas Madrone
Helianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Sunflower
Season and care of Texas Madrone and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Madrone and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Texas Madrone and Sunflower Physical Information
Texas Madrone and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Sunflower are as follows:
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Texas Madrone and Sunflower
Care of Texas Madrone and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sunflower pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sunflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.