Origin: US Native
Other Common Names: Common Annual Sunflower, Sunflower, Hopi Sunflower, Common Sunflower, Girasol
Duration: Annual
Bloom Time: August-October
Height: 3' to 8'
Spacing: 18” to 24”
Light: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium
USDA Zone: 3a-9b
Germination: No pre-treatment needed. Sow seeds just below the soil surface at 70F and water.
Seeds Per Oz: 3500
The pioneer of all sunflowers, this basic annual variety is the one so treasured in the past by the Native American Indians for fabric making and food. Cultivated not only for it's beauty, but also the valuable seeds and oil, these lemon-yellow blooms add a cheery presence to gardens, meadows, and prairies. True to their name, the large flower disks faithfully follow the path of the sun. The sunflower seeds are not only a food enjoyed by humans, but birds and livestock benefit from their nutritional value. Bees and butterflies also love the blooms!
