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Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

This perennial heirloom cultivar is hardy in all USDA zones

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
North American Native
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus maximiliani

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 96 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Daisy-Shaped
  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

This North American native is a rarely seen, Perennial Sunflower. Growing in that more "wild" form, it is one of the classic North American Prairie Wildflowers. Once cultivated for its edible rhizome by Native Americans, it is now widely and popularly cultivated as a meadow wildflower or garden ornamental.

  • • Perennial; A burst of color for your garden
  • • Multiple blooms per stem - branching variety
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 36 to 48 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 720 Up to 25 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 13,615 Up to 400 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 54,460 Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 217,840 Up to 8,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    What is Maximilian Sunflower also known as?

    Maximilian Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

    I cannot believe how well these have grown since spreading the seeds in the first week of December, 2025. Eden Brothers gets an A+ for level of service too…..always very helpful and courteous. Thank you! David

    David 5/5

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    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

    I grew from a plant, not seeds. So I can't speak about germination. Tucked it in a sunny corner and forgot about it. First year meager bloom. Second year nearly a dozen tall spikes COVERED in bloom. It's about 10 feet tall! Best fall bloomer. It gets big!

    Chris G. 5/5

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