50 Seeds Maximilian Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani Perennial Wildflower

Maximilian Sunflower is a tall, clump-forming perennial known for its abundant golden-yellow blooms that open late in the season. A North American native prairie species, it brings vertical interest and a naturalistic look to meadows, borders, and wildflower plantings, and its late bloom period extends seasonal color long after many other flowers have finished.

This species is well suited to prairie restorations, pollinator gardens, native plant landscapes, and low-maintenance borders. Its sturdy stems hold numerous blooms and it spreads gradually by rhizomes to form substantial colonies over time. Tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established, it works well massed at the back of a border or naturalized in open ground.
Species: Helianthus maximiliani
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming, spreads by rhizomes
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor to average soil
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: 10 to 21 days at 65 to 75F; cold stratification can improve results
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches
Notes: Blooms late summer to fall; drought tolerant once established; may require support in rich, moist soils