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The Thinleaf Sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus), also known as the Ten-Petal Sunflower or Forest Sunflower, is a perennial wildflower native to eastern and central North America. It thrives in woodlands and forests, preferring full sun to partial shade in moist, loamy, well-drained soilsAppearance: This sunflower features bright yellow flowers up to 3 inches across, with slender, lance-shaped leavesBloom Time: It blooms from July to October, adding vibrant color to naturalized areas, woodland edges, or meadowsWildlife Value: It provides food for pollinators, birds, and mammals, and serves as a larval host plant for the Silvery Checkerspot butterfly