Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower
Brighten your late-season garden with the 'Autumn Gold' Willowleaf Sunflower. This hardy perennial offers a dense carpet of vibrant yellow blooms from late summer until frost, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its compact, mound-forming habit and willow-like foliage add unique texture and late-season interest. Native to the central United States, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring low maintenance. Pair it with ornamental grasses or asters for stunning garden combinations.
$11.32
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1866
/ 2577
#1866 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Botanical Name
30117
/ Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' PP
Who it's for
- Provides Essential Fall Color
- Excellent Pollinator Attraction
- Highly Durable and Drought Tolerant
Who should skip it
- Requires Significant Space and Staking
- Potential for Aggressive Spreading
- Sparse or Unattractive Early Season Foliage
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold' PP30117
Mature Height
24-26 inches tall
Mature Spread
20-24 inches wide
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
Zone 5 through Zone 10
Bloom Time
Fall to frost
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Growth Habit
Mound-forming
Features
- Vibrant yellow blooms from fall to frost
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance and adaptable
- Compact, mound-forming habit
- Excellent for late-season garden interest
- Suitable for container planting
- Long bloom time
What customers say
Customers highly value the Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower for its elegant late season aesthetic. The slender foliage offers beautiful texture, contrasting nicely with other garden plants. When the spectacular golden blooms appear, they reliably attract essential pollinators. Reviewers praise the plant's hardiness and low maintenance once established. The primary considerations involve patience, as the sunflower may take a few seasons to reach its full impressive height, often exceeding eight feet. Due to its height and vigorous rhizome spread, strategic placement or staking is often necessary. Overall, it is viewed as a high impact, reliable perennial for gardeners prepared for its mature size.
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