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Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
Willowleaf Sunflower
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Mounds of green leaves become completely lost under a covering of brilliant yellow flowers with dark brown centers from mid-summer until a hard frost. Tolerates heat and sun with ease while needing minimal water. Loved by pollinators and birds alike. Great as a low border, garden filler, or a cut flower.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Good for cut flowers.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Low maintenance.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower get?
About 24-30" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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