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Maximilian's Sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani


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Maximilian's Sunflower,Helianthus maximiliani Picture
About Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)
Height: Up to 8 ft.
Flower Color: Yellow
Plant Type: Perennial. Returns each spring from same roots, forming expanding clump. Blooms second spring from seed.
Flower Type: Branched bunches of Daisy-like flowers
Bloom Time: Late season
Is this wildflower invasive? No
Is this wildflower endangered? No
Is this wildflower edible? No
Is this wildflower medicinal? No
What is Maximilian's Sunflower's native range?
  Indigenous To: No. American Plains and Southwestern US
Where Maximilian's Sunflower is naturalized or can be grown
  Regions: Native of the plains regions, but can be grown in all regions..
  Zones: 3-8
  States:
How to grow Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)
  Soil preference: Adaptable
  Sun/Shade: Needs full sun.
  Moisture Requirements: Average moisture, well-drained.
  Instructions: This is a tall plant, and can spread quite rapidly, so placement is important. It is quite easy to grow from seeding, planted fall or spring. Once established, it is easy to transplant.

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