Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Spring flowering but adventive & escaped in

but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare

Hairy Button-snakeroot

Willowleaf Asters are an important nectar source for migrating Monarch butterflies

dry conditions than the similar Ohio buckeye

Helianthus mollis (Ashy Sunflower) Spring flowering but adventive & escaped inAlso known as Downy Sunflower. Ashy Sunflower produces cheerful yellow flowers and is easily grown in a variety of soils, including average, sandy and poor rocky soils, as long as drainage is good. It does best in full sun but can tolerate part sun. It is an excellent prairie garden species. Numerous finches will eat the seeds. Ashy Sunflower spreads through rhizomes and re seeds if seed heads are allowed to mature. AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water