With huge flowers (often 10 or 12" inches across) these garden giants are hybrids developed for seed production (Sunflower oil, bird seed, etc.) But we've had so many requests for them, we now have them available for meadow planting. Remember, these are the ones that grow from 8 to a whopping 12 ft. tall, so unless you're planting them alone, scatter them throughout your meadow, or use them as a background screen. Kids love watching them grow so fast and so tall, and of course, they're magnets for songbirds. Enjoy!
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015991 AM013342 (1 Pound) AM013343 (10 Pounds) AM013344 (5 Pounds) AM013345 (1/4 Pound)
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Common Name | Sunflower |
Botanical Name | Helianthus annuus |
Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 96-144" tall (8-12 feet) |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Days to Germination | 10-20 days depending on soil and weather conditions. |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 2,177 sq ft. 1 lb covers 8,710 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 1 acre 10 lbs covers 2 acres |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Edible? | Yes |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Great For Mass Plantings |
Additional Information | Average flower size is 10-15" but can reach up to 24" across. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |