Sunflower – Autumn Beauty

Helianthus annus
Heirloom
Annual
Very showy tall plants are covered in 5-8 inch lovely colorful blooms, in many different warm colors including golden-yellow, burgundy, brown, bronze, yellow, red, copper-red, reddish purple, mahogany, and bicolors, growing on tall branching plants. Each plant producing an abundance of long stemmed flowers over an extended period. Excellent as cut flowers. Birds are attracted to the seeds. Very easy to grow. A beautiful addition to the landscape.
Sowing: Direct sow after danger of frost in well drained soil 1/4 inch deep in full sun. Keep moist during germination. Can be started indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting outside.
Height: 5-6 feet Spacing: 12 by 12 inches Bloom Time: Summer- Fall
Days to germination: 10-15 days Moisture: Medium, water well during dry weather. Light: Full sun
Soil: Well drained, somewhat fertile
Information: Somewhat drought and heat tolerant once established.