Common Names
Giganteus Sunflower

Botanical Name
Helianthus annuus

Plant Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Native Range
The Americas

Life Cycle
Annual

Hardiness Zone
2-11

Habit
12+ feet tall. Mature seed heads are the size of dinner plates, often more than a foot across.

Sun/Soil
Full sun, regular garden soil. Drought tolerant once established.

Germination/Sowing
Seeds can be direct sown as soon as soil warms in spring, if transplanting do so with care to not stunt the plants.

Growing/Care
Sunflowers often need staking in windy areas. Water regularly in spring to get plants established.

Harvesting
Seed can be harvested once the flowers turn yellow/brown and seeds are dry and firm.

Culinary Uses
Seeds are edible.

Medicinal Uses
N/A

Themes
Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Attracts Pollinators.