Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' pp13150 ~ 'First Light' Swamp Sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' pp13150 ~ 'First Light' Swamp Sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' pp13150 ~ 'First Light' Swamp Sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' pp13150 ~ 'First Light' Swamp Sunflower

Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light'

First Light Swamp Sunflower

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**Dormancy Note - This plant is currently dormant for the winter! It is available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

First Light Swamp Sunflower is a compact late-blooming perennial with fuzzy leaves.  The heavy blooms of small yellow flowers cover the foliage in fall until frost.  Best bloom in full sun in acidic and moist to wet well-drained soils.  

Helianthus angustifolius acts as a host for several butterflies, including the Silvery Checkerspot Butterfly.  It attracts various butterflies and caterpillars which in turn provide food for birds.

Type: 

Perennial

Origins:

South and East NA; GA Native

Height: 

3' - 4'

Spread: 

2' - 3’

Spacing: 

3’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 9

Culture: 

Full SunPart Sun

Bloom Color: 

Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:   Low maintenance.  If grown in part shade plants grow taller and require support.  Sunflowers are generally susceptible to rust, leaf fungal spots, and powdery mildew.  Watch for aphids

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, BordersWoodland GardensPond or Stream SidesRock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Aster, Switch Grass, Swamp Rosemarrow

IMAGES: DC GardensU.S. Botanic Garden in October (23782314446)CC BY 2.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Helianthus angustifolius First Light 0zzCC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Eric HuntHelianthus angustifolius 2CC BY-SA 4.0

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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