Beach sunflower does not tolerate poorly drained soils, over irrigation, too much fertilizer, or shade, ... The dense ground cover is also haven and home to various wildlife species.

A spreading perennial ground cover having variable growth habits but usually grows to a foot tall and more than 3 feet wide. The leaves are medium to dark green, triangular in shape and grow to 2 ...

Commonly known as the beach sunflower, this cheerful, low-growing plant has bright, sunflowerlike blooms. A mature plant can cover several feet in diameter, so it makes great ground cover.

Here are a few of my favorite groundcovers for sunny, dry Treasure Coast landscapes. Helianthus debilis or beach sunflower – good for coastal gardens, it binds sand and is salt tolerant; Zamia ...

*Scientific name: Helianthus debilis*Growth habit: A spreading perennial ground cover having variable growth habits but usually grows to a foot tall and more than 3 feet wide. The leaves are ...