Part of the sunflower family, this plant features striking yellow blooms that stand out in any landscape. Found across the Great Plains and extending to the eastern prairies of the U.S., it is a warm-season flower that grows tall, making it an ideal natural privacy fence. Its height also makes it a valuable addition to permanent food plots for upland birds and serves effectively in erosion control efforts. This perennial sunflower is especially attractive to migrating Monarch butterflies and other pollinators, with a blooming period that lasts from July through October.
Unlike most sunflowers, which are annuals and live for only one growing season, Maximilian sunflowers are perennials. They return year after year, regrowing from their roots, ensuring a long-lasting presence in your garden or landscape.