SKYSCAPER SUNFLOWER is a massive, tall plant. This sunflower is so tall you will need a ladder to reach the top! The yellow flowers can get 14" across. These can have single heads or have as many as 30 flowers per stalk. A real magnet for birds like jays, cardinals and goldfinches. If you plant these in your front yard, be prepared for people off the street to stop and stare! Kids just love these waking up every morning just to see how much higher they have grown. Heat and drought tolerant. Large edible seeds. 35+ seeds per order. 

 

helianthus annuus. 

Annual.

Spring, soil temp 70F+.

SOW  2 seeds per plant,1" Deep, about 3ft apart. Keep moist.

Germination 7-10 Days.

Thin to single best seedling. Use scissors to cut out unwanted seedlings.

Height 12-18 ft x 3 ft wide.

Medium water. Compost or organic slow release fertilizer will increase seed production.

Flowers are yellow. Blooms mid to late summer. Seeds are ready when flower nods.