Resinous sunflower
Helianthus resinosus
Last reviewed: September 2026
Resinous sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) is a perennial forb native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states. It blooms in September and October. The flowers draw native bees and butterflies.
Toxicity unknown
Resinous sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) 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
full sun
Water
medium
Size
48"–72" H × 24"–36" W
Bloom
Sep, Oct
Native to
AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states
Pollinators
native bees, butterflies
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A tall perennial sunflower with rough, hairy leaves and bright yellow flower heads held well above the foliage. It grows in open woods and fields, spreading gradually to form colonies over time.
Growing Resinous sunflower
Grow Resinous sunflower in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 48 to 72 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.
Wildlife value
Fall flowers provide abundant nectar and pollen for native bees and migrating butterflies, and the seeds feed birds into winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Resinous sunflower need?
- Resinous sunflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Resinous sunflower bloom?
- Resinous sunflower blooms in September and October.
- Where is Resinous sunflower native?
- Resinous sunflower (Helianthus resinosus) is native to AL, FL, GA, MS and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Resinous sunflower attract?
- Resinous sunflower draws native bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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