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Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds

Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen'

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$5.56
$5.56 $6.95
$12.76
$12.76 $15.95
$39.96
$39.96 $49.95

Velvet Queen grows up to 6' tall with large, deep mahogany red flowers. A beloved heirloom, open-pollinated variety that provides seed and nectar for birds, bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. All of the seed we handle at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Annual.

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Description

Sunflower "Velvet Queen" is famous as the deep red one everyone loves. The plants grow to only about 6 feet, and the flowers are great for cutting.

Planting & Care

Learn everything you need to know about growing wildflowers from the experts at American Meadows.

Visit Our Wildflower Learning Center for more helpful guides.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Summer

Life Cycle

Annual

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Easy To Grow
  • Cut Flowers

Additional information

Days To Germinate

10-15 days dependinf on soil and weather conditions.

Mature Height

Up to 72" tall

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Dry
  • Moist / Wet

Plant Classification

Native Cultivar (Nativar)

Native To

North America

Life Cycle

Annual

Growing Zones

  • Zone 1
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes
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