Cucumberleaf Dune Sunflower

This subspecies has a broad distribution that extends west into Texas and north into northern New England.  It is found broadly but sporatically in Florida.  Our map shows where herbarium specimens have been submitted, but it should be appropriate to plant this plant almost anywhere in the northern 2/3 of the state.  

To avoid inbreeding, do not plant this subspecies in a common garden with either the east- or west-coast dune sunflower.



Beach-front gardens.  Wildflower gardens. Groundcover.

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Birds and small mammals eat the seeds.

Beach dune. Disturbed sandy areas both near the coast and inland.

• Showy flowers
• Primarily pollinated by bees.