Helianthus maximilianii

Maximilian’s Sunflower

Clump-forming species; tall shielding growth provides food and cover for birds.

General Product Information

• Item Number:

  HELMAX01

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows, Wildlife Habitat & Food Plots

• Habitat:

  Prairies, old fields, railroad tracks, urban open ground.

• Bloom Period:

  July to October

• Flower Color:

  Yellow

• Minimum Root Depth:

  16 in

• pH:

  6.0 – 8.0

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  UPL

• Midwest

  UPL

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  UPL

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  UPL

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Full Sun

• Drought:

  Moderate

• Salt:

  Low

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  196,300

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine