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Helianthus annuus 'Holiday'

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Helianthus annuus 'Holiday'

Family Name: Asteraceae (Compositae)

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Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Division Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)
Plant Growth Form Herbaceous Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore) Annual
Mode of Nutrition Autotrophic
Maximum Height 1.2 m

Description and Ethnobotany

Growth Form Large herbaceous annual up to 1.2 m tall.
Foliage Large leaves are egg-shaped to heart-shaped.
Stems The main stem produces many flowering, non-branching side shoots.
Flowers Head inflorescence with golden yellow petal-like ray florets and dark brown to black center (disk florets).
Fruit The dry, indehiscent fruit contains a single seed and is known as an achene.
Cultivation It grows best in full sun, but tolerates semi-shade. Seeds germinate within 5 days and flowers bloom at 10-12 weeks. One plant will produce multiple flowers if the central bud is removed.
Ethnobotanical Uses Cut - Dried Flower: This cultivar is an excellent choice for cut flowers, because a single stem produces several flowering shoots.

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Flowers

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Propagation Method Seed
Seed / Spore Germination Duration 5 days

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Master ID 32749
Species ID 7161
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Species record last updated on: 20 August 2021.
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