Sunflower, Maximillian Flowers
The Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) is a drought-tolerant perennial. Produces a 3"-5" blossom with veined, pointed bright yellow petals around a dark golden center. Grows 3'-10' tall on branching, hairy stems with multiple blooms per stem, and long, narrow, drooping foliage. Bold, robust, and cheerful.
- Life cycle: Perennial
- Bloom season: Summer
- Attracts: Birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Flower meaning: Admiration, devotion, happiness, honesty, loyalty, optimism, peace, vitality
SEED PLANTING TIPS
- Botanical name: Helianthus maximiliani
- Hardiness zones: 4-9
- Planting season: Spring, fall
- Days to maturity: 90-100 days
- Cold stratify: Yes
- Depth to plant seeds: 1/2" deep
- Spacing between plants: 36"-48" apart
- Days to germinate (sprout): 7-25 days
- Germination soil temps: 65F-70F
- Soil types: Clay, sandy, loamy, rocky, dry, well-drained
- Soil pH: 6.5-7.8
- Water needs: Low - do not overwater
- Sun needs: Full sun
- Frost tolerant: No
- Drought tolerant: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
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