Helianthus maximiliani

Also Known As

Helianthus maximilianii
Maximilian Sunflower
Prairie Sunflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-8'
W: 6'

planting zones

4a-10b

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Helianthus maximiliani plant details

Helianthus maximiliani is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus maximiliani

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus maximiliani

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Jack?s proverbial ?beanstalk?, but you don?t need to climb this 6-10 footer with its wonderful 12" leaves to find the treasure... just wait and the gold will arrive for all to enjoy, a geyser of gold in late summer. S/M

By: Forestfarm

One of the most drought tolerant flowering species we grow, the Maximilian Sunflower thrives in dry soils with only occasional watering. The plants have an open habit and often seem to have more flowers than leaves through most of the summer. It is native to plains in North America and its seeds are an important winter food source for many small bird species.

By: Red Panda Nursery

Perhaps my favorite perennial sunflower, up to 10 feet tall when happy, narrow linear foliage, and huge masses of small-ish clear yellow sunflower blooms arranged in spikes that look absolutely ravishing in the garden or in a (BIG) vase. Blooms heavily from late summer into fall. Native to most of the Eastern US, adaptedable and tough. Also a great wildlife plant as birds love the seed heads. Apparently you can eat the rhizomes the way you would those of the closely related Helianthus tuberosus. Zone 3

By: Arrowhead Alpines

From the Midwest comes this beautiful, tall (6-8’) PERENNIAL Sunflower that bears huge numbers of 4” golden yellow flowers clustered in eye-catching spires Summer thru Fall. An adaptable species it grows in sun or part shade & in any soil from HEAVY CLAY TO SAND.