Autumn Beauty is a native annual sunflower variety that can often be found growing in the dry areas of meadows, plains, and prairies throughout many regions of the United States.
Sturdy stems reach a height of 5 to 6 feet and produce 4 to 6 inch flowers that bloom in autumn colors including yellow, orange, red, and bronze and attract all manner of bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds!
Direct sow outdoors in late spring once the soil has warmed to 70 degrees F or higher. Sow several seeds together 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, and seeds will begin to germinate in 8-10 days. Thin to the strongest seedlings.
60 days to maturity.