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Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian - Sow True Seed
Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian - Sow True Seed

Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

$3.25

Helianthus maximiliani

A beautiful native perennial that blooms in August and September. Features clusters of three to four inch wide showy, bright yellow flowers and grows a statuesque three to ten feet tall. A great landscape and garden plant and an important wildlife habitat species. It provides dense cover, substantial volumes of seed for birds, and nectar and pollen for pollinators. Tolerates a wide range of soils, and is drought tolerant. Easily established by seed. This native sunflower is rhizomatous and may spread vigorously, and therefore may not be suitable for small landscape plantings. 

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. It will need full sun and tolerates a wide range of soils. Water well to ensure good germination. Once established, this sunflower is fairly drought tolerant. Typically grown for flowers. Perennial.

Minimum Seeds per Packet: 130

Packet Weight: 1g

Planting Season: After Last Frost

Sowing Method: Direct Seed or Transplant

Seed Depth: 1/4”

Direct Seed Spacing: 4-6"

Soil Temperature: 65-75℉

Days to Sprout: 10-20

Mature Spacing: 8-16"

Sun Requirement: Full Sun

Frost Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

Days to Harvest: 120-160

Production Cycle: Perennial

Site Selection

Sunflower is a frost sensitive perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil with low to moderate moisture. Drought tolerant once established.

Planting

Direct seed outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Optimum soil temperature for germination is 65-85˚F. Sow 1" deep and 4-6" apart. Seeds will sprout in 5-12 days. Thin so mature plants are 8-10" apart.

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Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

$3.25

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