Helianthus maximilliani
Maximillian Sunflower
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Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Description
The Maximillian Sunflower is a popular choice for gardeners who desire a perennial sunflower that will produce daisy-like, 3", bright yellow flowers year after year. They can grow so tall and dense that they are good candidates for living walls for privacy.
Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Blooming
Flowers bloom in the summer, but be aware that many cultivars will not come true from seeds.
Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Growth
Grow in sunny, open areas. Plant in drifts at the back corners and along fences. You should make sure tall varieties are sheltered from the wind or they may even need staking. They will tolerate heat, but frost will kill them.
Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Planting
Sow annual sunflowers outdoors after danger of frost has passed. You can also propagate from basal cuttings or from division. Their roots chemically inhibit the growth of some other plants.
Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Interesting facts
In addition to the edible seeds of sunflowers, there's another member of this genus that is edible. H. tuberosus, called the Jerusalem Artichoke, has an edible potato-like tuber that tastes similar to water chestnuts.
Maximillian Sunflower (Helianthus maximilliani) - Soil and irrigation
Grow in average to fertile, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil. For best growth, keep moist, as sunflowers are thirsty plants. They can survive drought.
