Get the drama, height, and color of Sunflowers year after year with Maximilian. The large, sturdy green stems produce gorgeous yellow blooms in summer through fall. Native to prairies, this sunflower is actually great food for livestock and produces a large crop of seeds each year, making it attractive to other wildlife. Maximilian is named after Prince Maximilian of Germany (1782-1867).
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM015922 AM013338 (1 Pound) AM013339 (1/4 Pound) AM015532 (10 Pounds) AM015533 (5 Pounds)
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Common Name | Maximilian Sunflower |
Botanical Name | Helianthus maximiliani |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Mature Height | 39-96" 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 |
Seeds Per Pound | 182,000 |
Coverage | 1/4 lb covers 2,000 sq ft. 1 lb covers 8,000 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 40,000 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 80,000 sq ft. (almost 2 acres) |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |