Maximilian Sunflower
HOW TO GROW MAXIMILIAN SUNFLOWER
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or direct sow after last frost. Warm season rhizomatous perennial forb, divide every three years. Thrives in open sunny locations created by fire. Adapted to a variety of soil type from sand to clays in areas receiving at least 18” of rainfall per year. Grows 3 to 10’ tall. Soil pH 5.6-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-10. Perennial.
Usual seed life 10 years.
Planting Depth 3/8-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70˚F
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 4–6”
Days To Maturity 150
Part Shade, Wet Climate
Usual seed life 10 years.
Planting Depth 3/8-1/2”
Soil Temp. Germ. 70˚F
Days to Germ. 14
Plant Spacing 18-24”
Row Spacing 4–6”
Days To Maturity 150
Part Shade, Wet Climate
Maximilian Sunflower Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 18,900 seeds
.25 Pound ≈ 75,600 seeds
- 200 Seeds$4.10
- 2000 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$26.00
- 1/4 lb$39.00
Tall, slender, drought tolerant sunflower, excellent for back of perennial flower border. Also known as Prairie Sunflower, as it grows in bunches that provide habitat for insects and grazing for wildlife. Contributes to the diversity of herbaceous vegetation on the land. The presence of Maximilian sunflowers on nati...
Tall, slender, drought tolerant sunflower, excellent for back of perennial flower border. Also known as Prairie Sunflower, as it grows in bunches that provide habitat for insects and grazing for wildlife. Contributes to the diversity of herbaceous vegetation on the land. The presence of Maximilian sunflowers on native range land is indicative of good range conditions. Tags: Color: Yellow, Specialty: Deer Resistant, Specialty: Drought Tolerant.
Native to the plains and prairies of southern Canada to South Texas and eastward. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied Neuweid, the naturalist who made scientific explorations in North America from 1832-1834.
Native to the plains and prairies of southern Canada to South Texas and eastward. Named for Prince Maximilian of Wied Neuweid, the naturalist who made scientific explorations in North America from 1832-1834.
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Seed grower since 2021
Gardening since age 8, I have always had a passion for plants. I began dedicating my energy toward wild-tending and homesteading with a focus on year-round food sustainability in 2006. Now settled in Ashland, Oregon, I have been enjoying adding the seed-saving cycle to my gardening season. I use only natural products in my small garden with a lot of manually tended care.My other work is as a massage therapist: Appointments | Sugi Lumina Grace, LLC
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