Swamp Sunflower or Narrow leaf Sunflower, Helianthus angustifolius, can be found growing in moist, sunny areas from southern New York to Florida and west to the Ohio River valley and south to southern Texas. It can grow in the boggy piney woods of East Texas and in the roadside ditches all the way to the harsh salt environment of the Coastal Salt marshes on the Texas Coast. Even though it will grow in water logged soils better than most sunflowers, don't get the wrong idea. Swamp Sunflower can also tolerate periods of drought too. It is a nice wildflower as it fills the niche between wetland plants such as cattails and upland species. Swamp Sunflower is a perennial just like Maximilian Sunflower so even though it dies back every winter it will come back again from the roots in the spring. The root mass can be dug up and divided in early spring if you would like to transplant in other areas or share with your neighbors. This will make a great plant for the swales in rain gardens! On occasion, if Swamp Sunflower becomes too tall, you can cut it back in June so it will be 

 The flowers of Swamp Sunflower are 2-3 inches across and are smaller than the other species in the sunflower family. Although it has slightly smaller flowers, Swamp Sunflower will bloom for a longer period of time which more than makes up for the size. With the whole plant covered in golden yellow flowers some people think that it looks like a large flame.

Butterflies, bees and other pollinators flock to this valuable nectar source. With all the pollinator action it draws, many seeds are produced which is a boon for the many kinds of wildlife from small mammals to the many, many different types of birds. Swamp Sunflower will be a favorite in your native landscape for you and the wildlife.

Blooms in about 60 days, Germination rate about 70% or better.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing sunflowers in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.