Maximilian Sunflower Flower Seeds Packet contains 1 gram Maximilian sunflower seeds. Grows 5-8 feet tall with lots of flowers. Unlike most sunflowers, this one is a perennial. Each packet is hand stamped like the one in the picture ( mis-spelling included :) USA
Maximilian Sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani
Perennial
For early blooms start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost and transplant carefully after weather has warmed considerably. Freezing seeds before planting is helpful with germination. You can also start outdoors in prepared garden bed in late spring when weather is warm.
Keep moist until seeds sprout. Plants will need to be tied to stakes or trellis so they don’t fall over when they get tall. Diatomaceous earth or other silica containing nutrient mixed into the soil with make stalks grow stronger.
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 7-25 days
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Light: prefers full sun, part shade
