'Maximillian's Sunflower' Asteraceae.
A very large and showy species, its a North American native sunflower with many bright yellow flowers that have yellow(turning dark) centers. Plants grow from 4 to 8 (10) feet tall and bloom in late summer-late fall, after flowering is done the seeds are feed upon by migrating birds. Best in dry - sandy or loamy or clay soils. Drought tolerant. Not as much a spreader as 'Showy Sunflower' but seedlings can grow in the smallest spot between rocks and edging if the birds don't get them all first.
Zones 3-9.
100 seeds.
|
