Helianthus salicifolius Golden Pyramid

Common Name:
Willow-Leaf Sunflower 'Golden Pyramid'

Description:
Helianthus salicifolius 'Golden Pyramid' is a striking, clump-forming perennial sunflower known for its narrow, willowy foliage and brilliant yellow daisy-like blooms. It forms a dense, upright pyramid-shaped habit, making it a bold statement in late-season garden displays. Unlike typical coarse-leaved sunflowers, 'Golden Pyramid' has fine, linear leaves that create a soft, grassy texture throughout the warmer months. Come late summer to early autumn, it bursts into a vibrant display of golden-yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators in abundance. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and is highly tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne gardens. It provides a long season of interest with its graceful foliage followed by a spectacular floral show. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for adding height and energy to perennial borders or as a feature in native-style or cottage gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2–1.8 m
Width: 0.6–1 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Late Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Bright yellow

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Drought Tolerant
Suitable for Cut Flowers
Low Maintenance
Architectural Foliage

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
Echinacea
Rudbeckia
Salvia nemorosa
Sedum (Stonecrop)
Gaura lindheimeri
Grasses such as Pennisetum or Miscanthus