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RE: Aggressive Sunflowers

Goldfinches go crazy over Helianthus occidentalis. Another good one is
Helianthus grossesseratus, it flowers profusely. You might consider planting
a member of the Silphium family. Cup plant seems to be the best feeder, but
is more aggressive than the other species.

Corrine Daniels
Nursery Manager, Applied Ecological Services


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-prairie@mallorn.com [o*@mallorn.com]On
Behalf Of alan_rider@illinoispower.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 11:59 AM
To: prairie@mallorn.com
Subject: Aggressive Sunflowers


Every year I plant annual sunflowers for the birds to eat in the fall.
I am considering planting "Prairie" sunflowers instead so they will be
perennial and save me the work.  The area I plant in, is surrounded by a
lawn, so they would not easily spread into my prairie.
The kinds of sunflowers might include Downy Sunflower (Heliantus Mollis),
Showy Sunflower (Laetiflorus) etc. .
I suspect the 'food' value would be less than the annual sunflowers....

Feedback, comments, reactions etc are invited, please...
thanks


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