Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light' PP13150

Swamp Sunflower

'First Light' Swamp Sunflower has a solid mass of bright yellow daisy-like flowers in September, which make an amazing fall show. Butterflies enjoy the flowers when in bloom and birds benefit from the seeds in winter.  This selection comes by way of New Zealand via Blooms of Bressingham®. Joe Marano of Marano's Garden Center in Fort Washington, PA first showed us this plant.

PRN Preferred:  Has a compact habit and blooms very late in the summer.

  • Category: Perennials
  • Alternate Cultivar: First Light
  • Patent: PP13150
  • Hardiness Zone: 5
  • Height: 48 Inches
  • Spread: 24 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Yellow

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Qty Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
200 Helianthus salicifolius First Light #2 (NATIVE-bright yellow) 300 7/15/2026 Login for pricing
Substitutions are Available
Exposure
Sun
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Wet
Bloom Time
Fall
Attributes
Cut Flower
Native
Foliage Color
Green
Tolerance
Salt Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant

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