Serpentine Sunflower

This lovely annual/perennial sunflower grows 3-4 feet tall.

It grows easily in average Bay Area soils, loves full sun and will delight you with cheery black centered blooms circled by bright yellow petals.

The long sunny flowered topped stems are just right to attract a crazy amount of pollinators. This includes Monarchs that drink the nectar. Make sure to save a few stalks for yourself in a flower arrangement.

The flowering period from June- October is one of our longest blooming native annuals and will re-seed to provide you with flowers in years to come.

Lifeform: Annual, Perennial

Sun: Full Sun

Water: High, Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant

Container	D-16, D-40
Ecological Value	Provides nectar for monarch butterflies.
Historical Uses	This species has been used for food.
Distribution	Native to California and Oregon
Elevation	490 to 3,410 ft
Communities	Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, wetland-riparian, Yellow Pine Forest
Habitat	It grows mainly in mountainous areas, often in grassy places and in serpentine soils