species 17,298 observations
Woodland Sunflower
Helianthus divaricatus
Field notes
Supports All
305
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Silvery Checkerspot, Gorgone Checkerspot, Giant Sunflower Borer Moth, 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
38
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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
Red-winged Blackbird, American Goldfinch, Eastern Fox Squirrel, Common Grackle
41
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
173
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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 Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.