Additional information
| Weight | 15 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.25 × 4 × 4.875 in |
Sunflower Mammoth Greystripe – Item #4441
$3.89
Everyone loves this fast growing sunflower with enormous golden-yellow blossoms and edible seeds. Quickly grows to 8-10′ with minimal care. Very easy to grow. Great for a temporary hedge around the garden. Attracts pollinators. Annual.
Planting & Harvesting
Seed Depth: 1/2″ (13mm)
Plant Space: 12″ (30cm)
Thin Space: 18″ (46cm)
Sprouts In: 10-14 days
Select a location with full to part sun and average soil. May be started indoors four weeks before last frost date. Keep young plants evenly moist and well weeded. Sunflowers are heat and drought tolerant once established, but will grow shorter in harsh conditions.
Harvest seeds by hanging mature heads upside down in a cool dry area for a few weeks. The seeds will brush off the flower head when completely dry.
Additional Information
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Height: 8-10′ (2-3m)
Blooms In: summer
Attributes: Heirloom. Gigantic flowers with edible seeds
