Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 21: 333 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038594
Common Names
- Prairie Sunflower
- Giant Sunflower
- Swamp Sunflower
Description
Helianthus anomalus (also called Upland Sunflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is a tall, upright plant with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Helianthus anomalus is a great choice for a garden or landscape. It is a drought-tolerant plant that is attractive to pollinators and can provide a splash of color in the summer months.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Helianthus anomalus is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a white tuft of hair attached. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helianthus anomalus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Helianthus anomalus
Helianthus anomalus can be found in the Anomalus region of the United States.
Helianthus anomalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helianthus anomalus?
Helianthus anomalus
What type of plant is Helianthus anomalus?
It is an annual herb
Where is Helianthus anomalus found?
It is found in the United States
Species in the Helianthus genus
Helianthus mollis,
Helianthus luxurians,
Helianthus simulans,
Helianthus cusickii,
Helianthus arizonensis,
Helianthus californicus,
Helianthus petiolaris,
Helianthus hirsutus,
Helianthus divariserratus,
Helianthus decapetalus,
Helianthus grosseserratus,
Helianthus porteri,
Helianthus cinereus,
Helianthus occidentalis,
Helianthus exilis,
Helianthus silphioides,
Helianthus resinosus,
Helianthus microcephalus,
Helianthus laetiflorus,
Helianthus floridanus,
Helianthus carnosus,
Helianthus anomalus,
Helianthus salicifolius,
Helianthus dissectifolius,
Helianthus paradoxus,
Helianthus deserticola,
Helianthus divaricatus,
Helianthus radula,
Helianthus pumilus,
Helianthus smithiorum,
Helianthus laciniatus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus ambiguus,
Helianthus angustifolius,
Helianthus laevigatus,
Helianthus glaucus,
Helianthus strumosus,
Helianthus pauciflorus,
Helianthus ciliaris,
Helianthus maximiliani,
Helianthus glaucophyllus,
Helianthus annuus,
Helianthus bolanderi,
Helianthus tuberosus,
Helianthus giganteus,
Helianthus alexidis,
Helianthus heterophyllus,
Helianthus verticillatus,
Helianthus praecox,
Helianthus schweinitzii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,