Sawtooth Sunflower

Helianthus grosseserratus, Asteraceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silvery LupineLupinus argenteus

Nitrogen Fixation

Texas BluebonnetLupinus texensis

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Prairie RedrootCeanothus herbaceus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Illinois BundleflowerDesmanthus illinoensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gray GoldenrodSolidago nemoralis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Western SnowberrySymphoricarpos occidentalis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Prairie PhloxPhlox pilosa

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Soapweed YuccaYucca glauca

Yucca's extensive root system and potential allelopathic effects compete with sunflower establishment

Banana YuccaYucca baccata

Large yucca root systems and chemical inhibition affect nearby sunflower growth

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionPollinator SupportWildlife HabitatSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

SeedsTubersFlower Buds

Common Questions

What zones does Sawtooth Sunflower grow in?

Sawtooth Sunflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sawtooth Sunflower?

Good companions for Sawtooth Sunflower include Silvery Lupine, Texas Bluebonnet, Prairie Redroot, Illinois Bundleflower, Gray Goldenrod.

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