Description
Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus), also known as rough woodland sunflower, is a cheerful native wildflower that brightens shady landscapes with clusters of bright yellow blooms. Unlike many sunflowers that require full sun, this species is well adapted to woodland edges and partial shade.
In late summer and early fall, its daisy-like yellow flowers appear on branching stems, creating a lively display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The blooms provide valuable late-season nectar when many other flowers are winding down for the year.
Woodland Sunflower grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, including sandy or rocky sites. It spreads gradually by rhizomes, forming natural colonies that work well in woodland gardens, pollinator plantings, and naturalized landscapes.
