Annual Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Also known as: Common Sunflower

Plant Category: wildflowers

Light Conditions: Sun
Soil Conditions: Dry to Moist
Chinook Exposure: Exposed
Size: 16-60" T and 18-36" W
Bloom Period: July to September
Bloom Colour: Yellow
Growth Habit: Fast to Aggressive
Spreads By: Seeds
Features:

Birds
Butterflies
Bees
Native Bees
Fragrant
Berries
Fall Color
Small Spaces

 

Large Spaces
Good in Containers
Long Bloom Time
Deer Resistant
Attractive Seed Heads
Edible Parts
Medicinal Properties
Posionous


This item will ship from: Wild About Flowers
Seed Price: $4.00
Seed Quantity:
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Plug Price: $5.00
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Seeds Per Package: 15

Please Note: Plug orders being shipped have a minimum order requirement of 8 plugs. As the Trees & Shrubs will be coming from Wright Nurseries in central Alberta and the Wildflowers, Grasses & Vines from Wild About Flowers by Okotoks, AB, both categories have a minimum order of 8 plugs for plug orders being shipped.

Description: This annual sunflower has large showy blooms in late summer and will reseed itself every year. Its flower can get to 4" wide and will light up any sunny space. This is great for any sunny garden and germinates and grows quickly making it a great choice for kids. Sunflowers attract lots of attention from a wide variety of birds and bees.

Found in Nature: Dry to moist sunny meadows, roadside ditches and disturbed areas.

Distribution: Prairie to Foothills

Notes: Available as seed only.

Important Information: The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom. The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please contact us with any questions you may have.