Helianthus | Sunflower
Helianthus | Sunflower
Big and vigorous, perennial Maximilian’s Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliana) is a perennial native plant that thrives in harsh growing conditions and poor soils (including heavy clay). It is a good perennial for habitat gardens and blooms in the late summer/early fall. It should be used along fences, against walls, sheds and other places where its large size is most useful. A High Country Gardens specialty, we offer three improved cultivars of Maximilian's Sunflower.
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Helianthus | Sunflower
Big and vigorous, perennial Maximilian’s Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliana) is a perennial native plant that thrives in harsh growing conditions and poor soils (including heavy clay). It is a good perennial for habitat gardens and blooms in the late summer/early fall. It should be used along fences, against walls, sheds and other places where its large size is most useful. A High Country Gardens specialty, we offer three improved cultivars of Maximilian's Sunflower.
To choose the best plants for your garden, use our filters at left.
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Exclusive. Santa Fe is a selected form of Maximilian‚s Sunflower chosen for its huge, bright yellow daisies that tightly pack the 6 foot tall flowering spike. A tough perennial...
Learn MoreSanta Fe Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus) Santa Fe Maximilian's Sunflower Helianthus maximiliana Santa Fe$14.99 Sale $13.49Sale Price I Save 10%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotExclusive. Santa Fe is a selected form of Maximilian's Sunflower chosen for its huge, bright yellow daisies that tightly pack the 6 foot tall flowering spike. A tough perennial for difficult growing conditions, it blooms in mid-September. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). A High Country Gardens introduction.Western Sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis) is a compact native perennial with large yellow-orange flowers. It blooms for many weeks in late summer, attracting a wide variety of inse...
Learn MoreWestern Sunflower Western Sunflower Helianthus occidentalis$13.99 Sale $12.59Sale Price I Save 10%Per Plant - 2.5" PotWestern Sunflower (Helianthus occidentalis) is a compact native perennial with large yellow-orange flowers. It blooms for many weeks in late summer, attracting a wide variety of insect pollinators and seed-eating songbirds. It spreads by rhizomes to form large colonies, so it’s a great solution for poor soil sites. Give it room to spread alongside other meadow or prairie flowers.
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