Cucumberleaf Sunflower
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Helianthus debilis
Common names include Cucumber-leaf Sunflower, Beach Sunflower, Weak Sunflower, and Dune Sunflower.
Cucumberleaf Sunflower is native to southeastern states along the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic. It can grow upright up to six feet tall, but also may grow in a decumbent, spreading fashion along the ground like a cucumber It stabilizes itself with a long taproot. Its leaves, also reminiscent of cucumber leaves, can grow up to 7 inches long and 6 inches wide. Its yellow blooms can be singular on the stalk or sometimes come in twos and threes. Reliably blooms spring through fall and often blooms year round in warm weather.
Cucumberleaf Sunflower is usually perennial, but it becomes an annual in regions that experience regular deep freezes. It prefers sandy soils, and can tolerate a mildly saline environment. It can offer good erosion control as well for very sandy soils, beaches, and dunes. It is quite drought tolerant. Its blooms attract butterflies, and its tiny seeds attract birds.
Height: 3'-6'
Spread: 2'-8'
Bloom: February-December
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 8-11
Origin: Texas, southeastern U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
