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Maximilian Sunflower

Maximilian Sunflower

$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50

New for 2026 - Helianthus maximiliani - Hardy perennial sunflower from the tallgrass prairie. Native to much of central and eastern North America. Bright yellow flowers atop sturdy branching 4-6' stalks. Dozens or hundreds of flower heads on each plant. Prolonged blooming period from late summer into fall. Top choice for native insect pollinators, and the mature seed heads are a favourite for fall flocks of birds. These tough, hardy plants thrive in poor soil, and tolerate drought very well. They form deeply rooted clumps, and spread slowly with rhizomes. Weed them out if they spread too far. Perhaps best suited for a wild meadow planting. 80+ seeds

Grown by Annapolis Seeds
Growing Info
Stratification 30 days cold-moist stratification before sowing. Mix seeds with a small amount of fine damp sand or peat and keep in the fridge
Sowing Start indoors early spring. Alternatively, they can be direct sown in fall and naturally stratified over winter
Soil Any well draining soil will do. Tolerant of poor fertility and dry sandy soil
Light Full sun to part shade
Spacing 18-24" between plants
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness zone 3