Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower), Washington Parish

Bright yellow flowers bloom mid-summer atop single stems with interesting gray-green foliage. Spreads by rhizomes to form colonies. The flowers provide nectar and pollen to a wide range of bees, flies and butterflies. Host plant for the silvery checkerspot butterfly. Birds, particularly goldfinches, feed on the seeds in the winter.

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• Delivery is available within ~10 miles of New Orleans.
• Orders placed on delivery day will be delivered the following week.