Little Sunflower (Helianthella uniflora) is a common wildflower found in every county of Utah. It brightens up any garden with a cheerful yellow blossom on the top of each stem that resembles a small sunflower. A favorite among bees, this resilient wildflower does well with no supplemental water once established, is extremely drought tolerant, and thrives even in shallow or poor soils. It will gently spread throughout the garden and looks its best in natural gardens, pollinator gardens, or prairie or meadow inspired gardens with ornamental grasses. This plant grows a taproot and does not respond well to transplanting once established.
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin
Little Sunflower
Native to Cache County: Yes
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Mature Size: 2 - 4' tall by about 6" wide
Spacing: 6 - 10" apart
Bloom Colors: White/Yellow
Bloom Season: May - July
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: No
Salt Tolerant: No
Soils: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils, but will tolerate some clay if well-drained.