Common sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Annual
Growing season:
NA
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
NA

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay, 
Loam, 
Silt, 
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic,
Alkaline,
CaCO3 tolerant,
Metal,
Salt

Location

Min elevation:
100
Max elevation:
7000
Counties:
Apache County, 
Cochise County, 
Coconino County, 
Gila County, 
Graham County, 
Greenlee County, 
La Paz County, 
Maricopa County, 
Mohave County, 
Navajo County, 
Pima County, 
Pinal County, 
Santa Cruz County, 
Yavapai County, 
Yuma County

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
NA
Lifespan:
NA
Survival:
NA

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold,
Disturbance,
Fire,
Flooding,
Low light,
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control,
Forage production,
Pollinator habitat,
Weed management,
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire,
toxic for some animals,
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
NA
Citations:
Horn 2003, Rawson 1982

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