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Prairie sunflowers are commonly found growing in sandy areas. They can also be found in heavy clay soil and in dry prairies. They are unable to grow in shady areas; they need to be in direct sunlight. Prairie sunflowers require dry to moist soil. This species of sunflower is an annual flower,
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381:blooming between June and September.
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775:"Helianthus petiolaris"
677:(Helianthus petiolaris)
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389:Prairie sunflower is a
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1348:Categories
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1264:Plant List
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