Aspen Sunflower
Helianthella quinquenervis
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Aspen Sunflower (Helianthella quinquenervis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Aspen Sunflower is a native wildflower with bright yellow daisy-like blooms and five-veined leaves. This compact perennial produces cheerful flowers throughout summer months and tolerates drought conditions well. The plant forms neat clumps that work well in both formal and informal garden settings.
In an HOA neighborhood
Aspen Sunflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in early spring before growth begins
Wildlife value
Attracts a diverse range of pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beetles during its long summer bloom period. The seeds also provide food for birds in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Aspen Sunflower need?
- Aspen Sunflower grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Aspen Sunflower bloom?
- Aspen Sunflower blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Aspen Sunflower native?
- Aspen Sunflower (Helianthella quinquenervis) is native to AZ, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Aspen Sunflower attract?
- Aspen Sunflower draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Aspen Sunflower HOA-friendly?
- Aspen Sunflower is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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