Botanical Interests

Botanical Interests 7504 Mongolian Giant Sunflower Seed, Sunflower, Helianthus Annuus, Summer Bloom, Yellow Bloom, 12 g

  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Season: Summer
  • Botanical Name: Helianthus Annuus
  • Cold Hardiness: Annual
  • Common Name: Sunflower
  • Model #: 7504
  • SKU: 19413208

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Each 'Mongolian giant' plant produces a single yellow flower up to 18 in across that will provide extra-large seeds filled with tasty, hearty kernels. These single-stem sunflowers attract pollinators and are very easy to grow in almost any sunny garden, although a sunflower's size is dependent on the growing conditions. They also are drought tolerant and fast growing, you can almost watch them gain an inch or more a day. Inside this packet, we've included tips on how to protect your ripening seeds from squirrels and birds and a recipe for roasting seeds. Edible, bittersweet petals make a sunny garnish on salads and appetizer plates.

Item Specifications

Bloom ColorYellow
Bloom SeasonSummer
Botanical NameHelianthus Annuus
Cold HardinessAnnual
Common NameSunflower
Container TypePack
Days to Germination10 to 15 days
Height12 to 14 ft
Life CycleAnnual
Light RequirementsFull Sun
Minimum Spacing24 in
Net Content12 g
TypeOrganic Mongolian Giant Sunflower