Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire'  |
| Family | Compositae |
| Plant Type | annual |
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| Care Level | |
| Height | 1 - 15 m (3 - 50 ft) |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) |
| Light | full sun |
| Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained |
| Soil Type | clay to sandy |
| Soil pH | neutral to alkaline |
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| Description | The annual Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire' (sunflower) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late spring to mid-fall. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and coarse in texture. Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire' (sunflower) bears striped fruit. A specimen plant, Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire' (sunflower) can help you create a focal point in your garden design. |
| Typical Uses | Border, container, culinary, specimen, vegetable garden and wild flower. |
| Special Characteristics | This annual attracts birds to your garden. |
| Cautions | With its very fast growth rate, Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire' (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. |