A suburban Chicago ecosystem
Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides)
Species Spotlight
Early Sunflower: At the pond
Dates Photographed by Month
6/22/22
6/24/22
6/26/22
6/27/21
7/1/21
7/4/23
Photographed With These Species
Butterflies and Moths
Cabbage White (nonnative) [View Associated Images]Shoot and Bloom Dates
| Year | First Shoot Date | First Bloom Date | Last Bloom Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6/8 | ||
| 2023 | 4/12 | 6/24 | 9/30 |
Plant Info
Bloom Color: ■Light: Part Shade to Full Sun
Moisture: Somewhat Dry to Somewhat Wet
Height: 5'
Spacing: 1.5'-2'
Early Sunflower Image Gallery
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Early Sunflower
Blooming along the pond
Location: Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area
Shot Date: July 4, 2023, 10:24 a.m. -
Cabbage White Butterfly
On Early Sunflower at the pond
Location: Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area
Shot Date: June 24, 2022, 11:11 a.m. -
Early Sunflower
growing along the bank of the pond
Location: Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area
Shot Date: June 22, 2022, 9:08 a.m. -
Early Sunflower
Blooming in the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 26, 2022, 2:50 p.m. -
Early Sunflower
In the backyard gardens
Location: Backyard and Home
Shot Date: June 27, 2021, 2:29 p.m. -
Early Sunflower
At the pond
Location: Ruth Macintyre Conservation Area
Shot Date: July 1, 2021, 10:13 a.m.