Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower
Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-9
Brilliant gold and fine texture, the Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower (Helianthus salicifolius 'Autumn Gold') is a compact perennial with glorious vivid blossoms! Enjoy late summer through fall blooms that smother the entire mounded plant in daisy-like flowers!
The usual coarse wide leaves you’d find on Sunflowers are instead long, narrow dark green willow-like leaves with stems that are multi-branched and very compact! The late-season flowers accompany Mums and Asters in the autumn landscape! All growing season, enjoy the mounded, bushy foliage as a backdrop for spring and summer-blooming plants.
Willowleaf Sunflower explodes in a multitude of sunny blooms to light up the late-season landscape! Grateful pollinators and even birds will enjoy these flowers! The pollinators as they search for late-summer nectar and pollen, and birds later on when the flowers go to seed, remain on the plant for the winter to give you four-season interest!
Planting and Application:
Willowleaf Sunflower stays a compact 2 feet in height and width, making it fantastic for both container and landscape use! Pot or plant with other fall blooms for bright and colorful mixed plantings, or use as bold accents when planted as a single row or en masse! Either way, they’re sure to catch the eye!
Autumn Gold has a rounded form all growing season, so it provides dark-green background texture to your garden beds and borders! But once this baby blooms look out! The masses of large flowers with golden yellow petals and a warm brown eye will have you stunned! Perfect blooms anywhere, but plant a few extra so you can bring armloads indoors for autumn floral arrangements, and still have enough for your birds and bees!
- Brilliant Masses of Yellow Flowers
- Warm Brown Eyes & Daisy-Like Petals
- Long, Narrow Dark-Green Leaves
- Fantastic Backdrop Accent & Late Season Bloomer
- Bird-Friendly & Beneficial for Pollinators
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This Sunflower is a fantastic maintenance-free perennial that thrives in hot, dry, sunny sites! Once established it handles some drought like a pro! For best results and the most blooms, keep your plant moderate moisture, fertility and of course, plenty of sun!
- Full Sun
- Very Well-Drained Soil & Moderate Moisture
- Provide Plenty of Mulch, Mulch & Pampering It’s First Winters
- Can Be Evergreen in Mild Winters
- Xeric & Drought Tolerant Once Established
Autumn Gold Willowleaf Sunflower is a fantastic new late-season bloomer with all the perks a modern perennial can offer! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
