Sunflowers are known as the friendly giants of the garden, adding bold, cheerful color in the summer months and bringing a swarm of pollinators with it. But not all sunflowers are 6 feet tall; there are a wide range of varieties, from dwarf to wild and everything in between, making it easy for almost any gardener with a sunny spot in the garden to grow these classic favorites.
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SKU |
AM015993 |
Common Name |
Sunflower |
Botanical Name |
Helianthus annuus |
Seed Life Cycle |
Annuals |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Red |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer |
Bloom Time |
Summer |
Mature Height |
72 inches |
Mature Height |
60-72" tall |
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 |
Coverage |
1/4 lb covers 518 sq ft. 1 lb covers 2,074 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 10,370 sq ft. |
Soil Type |
Loamy Soil, Clay Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Easy to Grow, Good for Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good for Hedge / Screen |
Additional Information |
Average flower size is 5-6" across. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |