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. Dakota Sunshine is an August blooming selection of the native Maximilian‚s Sunflower. Chosen from South Dakota collected seed, this cultivar is especially useful in ...
Learn MoreDakota Sunshine Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus) Dakota Sunshine Maximilian's Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani Dakota SunshineAs low as $12.99Per Plant - 5" Deep PotExclusive. Dakota Sunshine is an August blooming selection of the native Maximilian's Sunflower. Chosen from South Dakota collected seed, this cultivar is especially useful in short season climates to avoid flower damage from early frosts. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric). A High Country Gardens introduction.![Yellow Helianthus maximiliana Lemon Yellow, Helianthus maximiliana Lemon Yellow, Lemon Max Maximilian's Sunflower]()
4-5 feet tall x 4-5 feet wide. Lemon Max is a sensational bloomer with an explosion of huge, clear yellow August daisies. A big strapping plant, give Lemon Max plenty of room to grow...
Learn MoreLemon Max Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus) Undaunted® Lemon Max Perennial Sunflower Helianthus maximiliana Lemon Max$11.99Per Plant - 5" Deep Pot4-5 feet tall x 4-5 feet wide. Lemon Max is a sensational bloomer with an explosion of huge, clear yellow August daisies. A big strapping plant, give Lemon Max plenty of room to grow. Well-suited to any type of soil, including clay. Well suited to habitat gardens--birds will relish the seeds and native bees are fond of the nectar-rich sunflowers. Discovered by Lauren Ogden in her Ft. Collins garden.
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