Common Sunflower 'Goldy', Comb Flower 'Goldy', Golden Flower of Peru 'Goldy', St Bartholomew's Star 'Goldy'
Making a bold statement in the garden, Helianthus annuus ‘Goldy’ (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing annual with broadly ovate leaves. In midsummer to early fall, it produces fluffy, fully-double flowers, up to 5-7 in. across (12-17 cm), resembling golden-yellow pompoms. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Easy to grow, friendly looking, and sensational at the back of a sunny border, this exquisite Sunflower makes outstanding cut flowers too.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Common Sunflower, Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Common names | Common Sunflower, Sunflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Helianthus annuus ‘Goldy’ (Common Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus annuus ‘Goldy’ (Common Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
