Helianthus Annuus American Wild Child Multi-Branch 4-6 inch SunFlowers~20 Seeds

Description: Helianthus Annuus ... Is a hard to find Sunflower plants in most gardens. But once you plant them, The flowers are outstanding, Because they just keep budding, more and more, right until late fall. This Wild Sunflower plant is an all American favorite! 20 Seeds per order, all Fresh for 2024 Free Shipping does not include free tracking Description: This is not the domestic single stalk type sunflower. It does not have gigantic leaves or a huge inflorescence flower that falls over from it's own weight. It is not like a typical sunflower seed. It contains no outer shell. The seeds pop-out of the flower and don't contain any by product or shells. Our Wild Sun Flower is different than most, check it out. (as shown) This is a unique flower because the Matured seeds fall right out of the flower heads and the very soft seed shell cover, stays on the head. They seeds come off the flower loose without any shell attached. The seeds do not come in a seed cover because there is no way to keep the seed in it's cover. The seed cover stays on the flower head. The seed cover does not look like a Grey or black sunflower seed. The Wild Sunflower produces dozens of 3-5" flowers that can be enjoyed at a lower height to display it's beauty where all can see. It's Guaranteed to Bloom mid-summer till the first frost and The flowers are Gorgeous! This wild and naturally occurring Golden yellow multi- branched sunflower grows to an average height between (5-6 1/2’) tall and produces a surprisingly amount of bright yellow blooms with chocolate brown centers on one plant. Blooms are between (3-5”) across. Blooms all summer long until the the first fall frost. Strong branches and small blooms make it an ideal candidate for small bouquets. Flower Description: Ray flowers surround the center disc flowers and can be up to 5 inches across. Rays are yellow and disc flowers are brown to yellow to orange. In the late summer and into the end of fall, our trial gardens are alive with pollinators—birds, bees and butterflies—and most prefer to flutter among the vivid yellow flowers of this tall and hardy native perennial sunflower. The rate of growth once they germinate is remarkable, and they could never be contained long enough to get them to the northern zones, once they've begun their annual growth. Give them full sun, good drainage and room to grow and you'll be rewarded with towering golden blooms that make terrific cut flowers. This member of the Helianthus (Sunflower) family is reliably perennial in most of the country, and its sturdy 5-7' tall branched stems are covered with 3"-5" yellow flowers from midsummer to frost. A favorite of birds and butterflies, this sunflower is the real deal. Great Long-living plants that can thrive in heat, drought and even poor soil. This species of plant was first domesticated in the Americas, hundreds of years or more ago. Wild Helianthus Annuus is a widely branched annual plant with many flower heads coming out in all directions, just like a branching flowering shrub. (as shown) The name sunflower may derive from the flower's head's shape, which resembles the sun, or from the false impression that the blooming plant appears to slowly turn its flower towards the sun as the latter moves across the sky on a daily basis. Sunflower seeds were brought to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, where, along with sunflower oil, they became a widespread cooking ingredient. Also called the Common Sunflower, is an annual in the Asteraceae (daisy) family. It is commonly used for its edible oil and edible fruits. Mostly seen growing along roads, fences, fields, and in waste areas, west of the Mississippi River and is considered the state flower of Kansas. Hybridization has produced many cultivars, expanding the range of flowers and sizes, from the common yellow, to red, mahogany, bronze, white and bi-colors. The only color we are selling is shown in our photos. Also called The Wild Child Sunflower Seed Description The state flower of Kansas, Wild Annual Sunflower, is widely distributed across North America. This sunflower is actually native to all 48 United States! The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a highly variable as a species, and hybridizes with several other species.This seed can be used for bee, hummingbird, and butterfly gardens as well as food plots, road embankments, fence lines and erosion areas. Product Information Application or Use: Cover Crop, Ornamental Germination Time: 7 - 14 days, under optimal conditionsGrowing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool SeasonHeight: 6 - 10 feetSunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best resultsAdvantages: Acclimated to many soil types; provides excellent forage for many pollinating insects. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees. Product Detail Grows from 6 to 10 feet tallPrefers moist clay-like soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soilsProvides excellent forage for many pollinating insectsTap-rooted annualFlower heads are 3 to 6 inches wide Product Information The state flower of Kansas, Wild Annual Sunflower, is widely distributed across North America. This sunflower is actually native to all 48 United States! One of the tallest growing helianthus members, up to 12 ft, this annual prefers to grow in well drained, disturbed soils with full sun exposure. The bright yellow and brown flowers are in bloom from July - September, providing excellent forage for many pollinating insects. The Sunflower is an erect, coarse, tap-rooted annual with rough-hairy stems. The leaves are mostly alternate, egg-shaped to triangular, and entire or toothed. The seeds are a food staple for many wildlife species and song birds through the winter months. Historically, this plant was utilized by Native American tribes for many different medicinal purposes. This plant makes and excellent border species in butterfly gardens or any other native garden plantings. Wild Sunflower will germinate in approximately 7-25 days and can grow from 6 to 12 feet tall. The plant will bloom yellow between July and September. The Wild Sunflower prefers moist clay-like soils, but it is tolerant of a wide range of soils including limestone-based, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam, clay loam and clay. The Sunflower is a native domesticated crop. Sunflowers are cultivated as an ornamental or garden plant, where the blooms are cherished for their beauty, and the seeds can be eaten by both humans and wildlife. Game birds, songbirds, and rodents eat the large, nutritious seeds of Sunflowers. Antelope, deer, elk and moose browse on the plants. The Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a common and widespread roadside weed. It is common in open sites in many different habitats throughout North America, southern Canada, and Mexico at elevations below 1900 m. Helianthus annuus is highly variable as a species, and hybridizes with several other species. The heads and plants are very large in cultivated forms. Product Details: Flower Color: Yellow or Golden Yellow with a brown center Flower Inflorescence: Head Flower Value To Gardener: Edible Good Cut: Showy Flower Bloom Time: Summer to the end of fall Flower Shape: Radial Flower Petals: 7- 20 petals/rays Flower Size: 3-5 inches Flower Description: Ray flowers surround the center disc flowers and can be up to 5 inches across. Rays are yellow and disc flowers are brown to yellow to orange. Blooms mid to late summer to the end of Fall. Attributes: Genus: Helianthus Species: annuus Family: Asteraceae Uses (Ethnobotany) Indians ground the seeds into flour and baked into cakes. They applied a poultice of crushed plants to snakebites and also used an infusion of the flowers for chest pains or pulmonary problems. Life Cycle: Annual Recommended Propagation Strategy: 20 Seeds Country Or Region Of Origin: North Eastern United States Helianthus annuus Common Name(s): Common Sunflower or Wild Sunflower Dimensions: Height: 5-10 ft. Width: 3-3 1/2 ft. Plant Type: Annual Edible: Herb Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Habit/Form: Erect Growth Rate: Rapid Maintenance: Low Texture: Coarse Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Soil Texture: Almost anything Clay Loam (Silt) Sand Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Available Space To Plant: 12 inches to 3 feet NC Region: Coastal Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b Fruit: Fruit Color: Black Brown/Copper Fruit Value To Gardener: Edible Display/Harvest Time: Fall Fruit Type: Achene Fruit Description: Seeds are ovoid and somewhat flattened Flowers: Flower Center Color: Brown/Copper Outer Flower Head: Yellow to Orange Flower Inflorescence: Head Flower Value To Gardener: Edible Good Cut Showy Flower Shape: Radial Flower Petals: 7 - 20 petals/rays Flower Size: 3-5-6 inches Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Green Leaf Feel: Rough Leaf Type: Simple to a point Leaf Arrangement: Alternate Leaf Shape: Lanceolate Leaf Margin: Dentate Hairs Present: Yes Leaf Length: up to 6 inches Leaf Width: 3-6 inches Leaf Description: The hairy leaves are alternate but may be opposite lower on the stalk. Margins are chordate and the shape is lanceolate. But the lower leaves can be up to 12 inches long. Resistance: Deer Resistant Pruning: None necessary. Soil Requirement: Well drained and not too fertile. Helianthus annuus Planting Instructions Sow under glass March-April and outdoors April-June after your last frost for flowers July-September. Direct sow seeds in mid-April to late May. Select a well-drained location that receives lots of sunlight and sow seeds after your last frost. Starting seeds indoors is possible, but does not gain much time. Better to directly sow seeds in a final location to allow for better root development. Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep, space dwarf varieties at least 15cm (6″) apart and the larger varieties at least .6m - 1m (2-3’) feet apart. Warmer soils will promote faster germination. The optimal soil temperature for germination should be around: (70-85°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-21 days. Keep soil moist, but not soggy while awaiting germination. Moderate watering will suffice once seedlings break through the soil. Select a well-drained location that receives lots of sunlight after the last frost to transplant from pots. Soil Conditions: Well worked rich, loose well-drained soil. Soil PH: 5.5-7.0, Ideal 6.3-6.5 Planting Depth: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Germination: 5-14 days. Height at Maturity: (6-10’) tall. Days to Maturity: 65-120 days. When the back of the flower head turns a ruddy yellow to brown, it is ready to be cut from the plant. Watering: Keep watering schedule consistent throughout the season. The average sunflower uses 3-4mm (0.15”) of water daily during active growth. Sunflowers are drought tolerant, but grow better if you provide them with regular water, especially 20 days before they start to flower and 20 days after for the most constant flowering that the plant can give. Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Sun Additional Information: Harvesting of annual sunflowers should not begin until the petals wilt and begin to fall off the flower head. You can prevent seed loss from local critters like birds, deer and squirrels by covering the flower heads with paper bags and tying the bags closed. After the seed shells fatten up but before they dry out, cut the sunflower branches (12-18”) below the flower. It's best to tie the flower head stalks together and hang them upside-down in a dark place at room temperature. Using a fan will ensure good air movement and promote better drying conditions. After the shells dry for a month or so, remove the seeds by rubbing two heads together. Please Note Our Return Policy At SaveDoe: THERE'S NEVER ANY RESTOCKING FEES ON ANYTHING YOU PURCHASE and We Will Insure your Satisfaction on Every Item! 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