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Helianthus annuus 'Ballad'

Family Compositae
Plant Type annual
Zone
Care Level
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 75 cm (1 - 2.5 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Helianthus annuus 'Ballad' (sunflower) bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during late spring to mid-fall. This annual is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Helianthus annuus 'Ballad' (sunflower) is striped. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning annual which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, culinary and specimen.
Special Characteristics This annual attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its very fast growth rate, Helianthus annuus 'Ballad' (sunflower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.