Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower)
$ 15.98
Also known as Downy Sunflower.
Ashy Sunflower produces cheerful yellow flowers and is easily grown in a variety of soils, including average, sandy and poor rocky soils, as long as drainage is good. Clay soils should be avoided. It does best in full sun but can tolerate part sun. It is an excellent prairie garden species. Numerous finches will eat the seeds.
Ashy Sunflower spreads rather aggressively through rhizomes and re-seeds if seed heads are allowed to mature. Removal of the seed head before the seed is ripe will prevent re-seeding but will also prevent birds from feasting on the seeds.
AT A GLANCE
| Texas native | Yes |
| Water use | Low, medium |
| Sun exposure | Full sun, part sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Mature height | 2-6 ft |
| Attracts | Butterflies, birds, bees |
| Host plant | Yes, Gorgone Checkerspot and Silvery Checkerspot butterflies. |
| Notes | Native bee friendly. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 Present in state |
 Present in county and native |
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
 Not present in state |
 Present and rare, native in county |
 Previously present, now extinct |
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |