61 days. 7-8 ft. sturdy plants support between 6-30 heads with many striking earth tone colors including red, orange, brown, green, and yellow. Many multi-color flowers. Heads range from 3-6 in. and store well as cut flowers.
 
Small (2 g) packet has about 60 seeds.
 
Helianthus annuus unless otherwise noted.
 
How to grow:
Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Full sun. Direct sow in May or June. Space 12-18” apart. Taller varieties may need staking. Early in the growth stage, place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem grows, use twine or soft ties to secure it to the stake every 6’ or so.
 
History:
Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C.
 
Uses:
You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to trees or to your deck to create feeding stations for birds.