species 4,714 observations
Giant Sunflower
Helianthus giganteus
Supports All
257
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Setaceous Hebrew Character, Giant Sunflower Borer Moth, Eucosma sombreana, Sunflower Borer Moth
48
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Carpenter-mimic Leafcutter Bee, Oblique Longhorn Bee, Dark-veined Longhorn Bee, Pugnacious Leafcutter Bee
36
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Sunflower Purse Gall Midge, Sawtooth Sunflower Midge, Calycomyza platyptera, Gymnocarena diffusa
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Hyaline Grass Bug, Liriomyza eupatorii, Plum-thistle Aphid, Foxglove Aphid
43
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee, Monarch, Transverse-banded Flower Fly
125
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eastern Red Bat
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.