Name/Title
Few Leaf SunflowerEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0008Description
This pressed Fewleaf Sunflower specimen shows a cluster of wide, pointed leaves at the bottom and a tall, thin stem rising above. At the top, you can see a flattened yellow flower that has been preserved. The specimen is securely attached to special paper with a safe glue and is kept in a sealed holder to protect it.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Asteraceae (Aster Family)Genus
HelianthusSpecies
occidentalisCommon Name
Fewleaf SunflowerOther Name
Western SunflowerGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
dry to medium; well-drainedSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 3–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
mostly basal foliage; few stem leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
YellowFlowering Season
late summer–fallNotes
single heads atop tall stemsMaintenance
Pruning
cut back in late fallDeadheading
optional; leave seed for birdsShearing
not typically neededNotes
tolerates drought once establishedPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
powdery mildew; rust (occasionally)Treatment Notes
increase air flow; avoid overhead wateringPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; divisionNotes
divide clumps in springAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026