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Low maintenance and drought tolerant
Enhances garden biodiversity effortlessly
Long blooming season for visual interest
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The Maximilian Sunflower is a vibrant colored perennial known for its impressive stature and vibrant yellow hue. With a propensity to form dense colonies, these stunningly dynamic plants provide rich visual appeal to any landscape or garden. Their sublime and livening presence innately offers rich enchantment for the gaze of onlookers.
These gorgeous natural creations intrinsically reach toward the sky. Standing erect, they often reach a looming height around 10-feet tall. The towering beauties possess uniquely slender stems decorated with long lance-shaped leaves. Underneath the flower head, dark green phyllaries stick straight out before subtly curling at the tips. The bright golden petals delightfully evoke luminescent rays of sunshine.
Their wispiness embodies an illustrative quality that summons a beatific repose. This flower’s center is packed with circular bronze florets. These discs often showcase a fractalized pattern that is simply mesmerizing. Meanwhile, the circumference is embedded with sleek light-yellow florets that create a glorious juxtaposition.
Their relatively late blooming period is a favorite due to its late summer and early fall blooming. Thus, they can become the cornerstone of any idyllic scenery. Unlike many other growths from the same genus, these sunflower stems can support several clusters. As a result, these durable plants make for a divine ornamental selection with downright transformative effects on the landscape.
Humans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Love This Perennial! Wildlife tends to fancy this flower, too. Their abundance of nectar is considered irresistible to local pollinators, so they are often associated with a thriving ecosystem of bees and butterflies. Later in their flowering stage, the seeds occasionally attract a diverse ornithological scene, much to the delight of birdwatchers.
Maximilian sunflower plant derive their namesake from Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied. The famed German explorer first came upon these magnificent flowers during his North American expeditions, and they were dubbed Helianthus maximiliani in his honor. It is a suitable title, especially since any outdoor environment is lucky to be bestowed with these golden gems.
Bloom Season
Fall
Bloom/Foliage Color
Yellow
Height at Maturity
Over 12"
Care
Maximilian Sunflowers thrive in well-drained soil and require regular watering, especially during dry periods. They grow tall, so provide support if needed. Trim dead flowers to encourage continuous blooming and control height. They are generally pest and disease-resistant.
Plant Reproduction
Maximilian Sunflower primarily spread by rhizomes after establishment.
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Vibrant Yellow Flowers:
Their bright, golden-yellow blooms bring a burst of color and cheerfulness to outdoor spaces.
Attracts Pollinators:
These sunflowers are excellent for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
Vibrant Yellow Flowers:
Their bright, golden-yellow blooms bring a burst of color and cheerfulness to outdoor spaces.
Extended Blooming Period:
Enjoy their vibrant flowers for an extended period, as they bloom from late summer into fall, adding long-lasting beauty to your garden.
Caring Tips
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Care Tips
Maximilian Sunflowers thrive in well-drained soil and require regular watering, especially during dry periods. They grow tall, so provide support if needed. Trim dead flowers to encourage continuous blooming and control height. They are generally pest and disease-resistant.
Light Requirements
Maximilian Sunflowers thrive in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. They flourish in bright, sunny locations, allowing their vibrant blooms to soak up the sunlight and contribute to their robust growth and flowering.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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