Description

Add Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) to garden borders and beds by starting it from seed. Provide full sun and fertile, well-drained soil as this annual garden plant establishes.

Use the recommended germination range to guide seed starting, and sow at the recommended depth for the crop. Keep the soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then remove spent flowers as needed to keep the planting tidy.

Product Features
Pale yellow petals with a dark brown to black central disk
Single stem with one flower head
Broad green leaves
Plants reach a medium height
Non-GMO premium seeds
Planting Information

1. Growing Information

Plant TypeAnnual or Perennial Flowering Plant
SunlightFull sun.
SoilWell-drained, moderately fertile.
Planting MethodSow 1/2 inch deep, space 12 inches apart
Germination TimeVariable
TemperatureSuitable seasonal temperatures
WateringKeep moist; drought-tolerant once established.
DifficultyEasy

2. How to Grow

1

Sow 1/2 inch deep, space 12 inches apart.

2

Full sun.

3

Well-drained, moderately fertile.

4

Keep moist; drought-tolerant once established.

5

Deadhead for continuous display. No staking needed.

3. Garden Uses

Flower garden borders Cottage-style gardens Decorative containers Mass plantings Cut-flower displays

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