Helianthus pauciflorus (Prairie Sunflower) Rabbit Resistant Lead Plant

Lead Plant

This plants structure in wetland provides habitat opportunity for many shorebirds

Photo 1: By Fredlyfish4 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4

Height 6"-1'

• Rehabilitates functions of endangered habitats

Helianthus pauciflorus (Prairie Sunflower) Rabbit Resistant Lead PlantMesic to dry prairies are Prairie Sunflower's preferred habitat. Helianthus pauciflorus is an perennial with a slightly varied appearance. It can be aggressive unless kept in check with other aggressive prairie natives. It can be found intermingling with Dalea purpurea, Monarda fistulosa, and Symphyotrichum laeve. It is an attractive plant to pollinators and attracts the ellusive Gorgone Checkerspot butterfly Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil