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Maximilian Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus)

Helianthus maximiliani

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Helianthus maximiliani is a tough native perennial sunflower species native to North America that blooms with tall spires of bright yellow flowers.

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Helianthus maximiliani is a tough native perennial sunflower species native to the mid-section of North America, it blooms with tall spires of bright yellow flowers. The foliage is also very ornamental and resistant to browsing deer and rabbits. Grows in any soil including heavy clay. A big tall plant for meadows and planted in front of fences and walls. USDA zones 4-8.

Planting & Care

Step-by-Step Wildflower Seed Planting Instructions

  1. Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a
    spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
  2. Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
  3. Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
  4. We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
  5. Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun
  • Half Sun / Half Shade

Bloom Time

Summer

Life Cycle

Perennial

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

39-96" tall

Soil Type

  • Clay Soil
  • Loamy Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
  • Waterwise

Native To

North America

Life Cycle

Perennial

Growing Zones

  • Zone 1
  • Zone 2
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Ideal Region

  • Northeast
  • Southeast
  • Midwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Pacific Northwest

Non-GMO

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

Yes

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

Yes

Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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Love High Country Gardens

"I have a master's degree in sustainable agriculture. I have been buying from HCG for years as a professional. Such healthy plants!!! I'm building my own bird habitat and butterfly gardens now. And HCG is the best. My sunflowers have taken off. Just adorable them and so do the critters."

— Mugs (5/5)

2nd year better

"It didn't grow much the first year and I thought it was dead as well. This year (second year) they are growing like crazy. About 4 ft tall now, hasn't bloomed yet but should be beautiful."

— LaLa (4/5)

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