Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Helianthus annuus, Heliantheae,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Dry areas, Open areas, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Brown, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Light, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Runny nose, Red eyes, Watery eyes, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edging, Edible, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Vegetable
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Helianths Annuus
Common Name
winter daphne
Sunflower
In Hindi
winter daphne
Sūrajamukhī
In German
Daphne odora
Sonnenblume
In French
Daphne odora
Tournesol
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Girasol
In Greek
Daphne odora
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Girassol
In Polish
Daphne odora
słonecznik
In Latin
Daphne odora
Helianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Helianthodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Sunflower
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Sunflower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Sunflower is Dry, Light, Well drained while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Sunflower is Acidic, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Sunflower Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sunflower height is 8.50 cm and width 2.46 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Sunflower are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Sunflower flower color: Brown and Yellow
- Sunflower leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Sunflower
Care of Winter Daphne and Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.