Indiana Native plant of the Month - August

Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus Divaricatus)

August 1, 2025

Bringing up a flower to incorporate one of our favorite fall colors before the sweltering summer heat leaves us for the year is the famous...

Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus Divaricatus)

Woodland sunflower is a striking golden yellow flower growing primarily in rocky/sandy woodlands or dry exposed sites. This is a wonderful flower to use as a late summer pollinator in your garden.

Identifying Woodland Sunflowers

Woodland sunflower has a few key identifying traits such as:

Fun Fact: Sunflower Etymology

Woodland sunflower's scientific name comes from the Greek words "helios" (sun) and "anthos" (flower).