Nodding Dwarf Sunflower
NameNodding Dwarf Sunflower
Species NameHelianthus nuttallii
Common NameNodding Dwarf Sunflower
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)60
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesBright yellow composite flowers, herbaceous growth habit, multiple stems, some flowers nodding or past prime.
Description
This specimen is a herbaceous perennial plant, not a bonsai, growing in a natural, grassy environment. It features multiple upright, green stems with lanceolate leaves. The plant is currently displaying several bright yellow, daisy-like composite flowers, some in full bloom and others showing signs of senescence.
