Helianthus pauciflorus (Prairie Sunflower) Rabbit Resistant Photo 1: By Fredlyfish4 (Own

Photo 1: By Fredlyfish4 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4

Flower Time  April

The leaves can be quite large

This plant spreads through rhizomes (roots) and can be used quite effectively in stream banks and floodplain plantings

Helianthus pauciflorus (Prairie Sunflower) Rabbit Resistant Photo 1: By Fredlyfish4 (OwnMesic to dry prairies are Prairie Sunflower's preferred habitat. Helianthus pauciflorus is an perennial with a slightly varied appearance. It can be aggressive unless kept in check with other aggressive prairie natives. It can be found intermingling with Dalea purpurea, Monarda fistulosa, and Symphyotrichum laeve. It is an attractive plant to pollinators and attracts the ellusive Gorgone Checkerspot butterfly Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil