{"title":"Helianthus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelianthus are widespread natives to North and South America (including North Carolina) that are primarily summer and fall-flowering perennials (or annuals). Almost without exception, helianthus blooms are yellow-flowered daisies, hence designers often refer to them as ADYCs (another damn yellow composite).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHelianthus species are native from drought-prone prairies to boggy swamps and are renowned for their durability and adaptability. They are tough, low maintenance plants which makes them perfect for rain gardens. The perennial helianthus range from tall, back of the border plants to short front border specimens that really light up the fall garden. Helianthus flowers positively glow when the setting autumn sun shines through them...plus they have \u003ca title=\"Shop all butterfly attracting plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/blogs\/articles\/butterfly-garden-plants-host-attract-butterflies\"\u003ebutterfly attracting flowers\u003c\/a\u003e. Try perennial Helianthus with \u003ca title=\"purple muhly grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/muhlenbergia-muhly-grass-cotton-candy-grass-purple-pink-white\"\u003epurple muhly grass\u003c\/a\u003e and you'll create a Kodak moment. When you're ready to buy a helianthus for your perennial garden, check out our online list of helianthus for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"helianthus-angustifolius-first-light","title":"Helianthus angustifolius First Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Plant Patent 13,150 expired) You are sure to love this Keith Hammett (of New Zealand) selection of our US native Helianthus angustifolius...even though the patent listed it as a completely different species, Helianthus salicifolius. Instead of the typical 10' tall specimen, Helianthus angustifolius 'First Light' forms a nice, deer-resistant, compact 4' tall clump of fuzzy linear leaves, topped from late September through October with terminal spikes of 2\" bright yellow-orange daisies. Frankly, it should have been called \"last light,\" but we guess it's one of those southern hemisphere things. Regardless, we have long needed a more compact swamp sunflower...rejoice!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026095685,"sku":"4719","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helianthus-angustifolius-First-Light.i-4719.s-64696.r-1_3d8c6cff-af40-4249-aea0-77b702f5825a.jpg?v=1791976411"},{"product_id":"helianthus-angustifolius-berkeley-gold","title":"Helianthus angustifolius Berkeley Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelianthus 'Berkeley Gold' is a 2025 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of a Patrick McMillan collection from Berkeley County, SC. This amazing form is much tighter, more compact, and more floriferous than is typical with this species. Each clump tops out at 3' tall x 7' wide, clothed in narrow green leaves, when it bursts into flower in mid-October, with hundreds of brilliant gold daisies...a truly incredible fall show. Although a swamp native in the wild, it grows fine in average to moist garden soils.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463537795159,"sku":"18028","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helianthus-angustifolius-Berkeley-Gold.i-18028.s-67913.r-1.jpg?v=1787078261"},{"product_id":"helianthus-mollis-tulsa-gold","title":"Helianthus mollis Tulsa Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelianthus mollis 'Tulsa Gold' is a 2025 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of a Todd Lasseigne selection of the US (Maine to Texas), prairie native. The upright stalks reach 5' tall, clasped by hairy green leaves, all covered with silver hairs. Starting for us in mid-July, the stalks are topped with clusters of light butter yellow daisies, along with a parade of native bumblebees. This selection from Tulsa, Oklahoma, has been an exceptionally well-behaved form, making a 6' wide, dense patch in five years. Well-drained soils and plenty of sun are the keys to success.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463542251607,"sku":"18367","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Helianthus-mollis-Tulsa-Gold.i-18367.s-67914.r-1.jpg?v=1791486595"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/helianthus-banner-image.jpg?v=1655310480","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/helianthus.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}