MAXIMILIAN Sunflower PERENNIAL 3-8’ Butterflies Finches Love Non-GMO 50 Seeds!

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Maximilian Perennial Sunflower hundreds of Blooms 3-8’ Tall Great for Butterflies and other Pollinators Non-GMO 50 Seeds
Divide every 3 years.  You can also collect your own seeds.  Goldfinches love these seeds and there are 1000's on every plant!
Might benefit from cold stratification and soaking.  Please read instructions and google cold stratification!
100% Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Fresh for Season - can be planted in Spring, Summer or Fall
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Maximilian Sunflower is a tall (3-8 feet) perennial sunflower with yellow flowers up to 3 inches across. This plant’s tubers were an important food source for western tribes of Native Americans. Found from southern Canada south to North Carolina, Kentucky and Texas, this plant tolerates full to partial sun, dry to moderate moisture, and a wide range of soils. It blooms from late August to October and flowers attract honey bees and wild bees. Serves as an important wildlife plant – deer forage on leaves and birds eat the seeds.
A way to insure germination is to cold stratify perennial seeds.
Stratification. This is the most common way to break your seeds out of dormancy. Essentially, you are simulating a short winter for the seed by placing it in the refrigerator. Most seeds carry inhibitors that prevent them from germinating until warmer temperatures arrive in the spring. When the plant goes back to room temperature after being placed in the refrigerator, it is more likely to undergo germination. The length of the stratification process depends on your specific seed. Larger seeds often need to be placed in between wet paper towels before going into the refrigerator. For your smaller seeds, you’ll want to place them in a tray of soil.
Add Light. Some seeds need sunlight to begin to germinate. Place your seeds on top of your soil for a few days and have a little bit of patience while expecting them to begin to germinate.
Water. Soak the seeds in water overnight to soften the shell.
We germinated them two ways. First we soaked in water overnight.  Then one batch we put on top of dirt in pots spritzing them with water and they germinated in 10 days.  Second batch in between two wet paper towels and they germinated in 7 days (see photo).
DETAILS
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Maximilian Sunflower Seeds
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Maximilian gives you the iconic color of Sunflowers but is a perennial, blooming year after year.
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This variety illuminates the garden with golden-yellow blooms all the way from summer into fall.
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Reaching heights of 3-8’, this Sunflower will quickly become the true backbone of your perennial wildflower meadow or garden.
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Like all Sunflowers, Maximilian is easy to grow and attracts pollinators all season long.
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Seeds are non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow. Perennial.
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Finches love these very small sunflower seeds!
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Get the drama, height, and color of Sunflowers year after year with Maximilian.
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The large, sturdy green stems produce gorgeous yellow blooms in summer through fall.
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Native to prairies, this sunflower is actually great food for livestock and produces a large crop of seeds each year, making it attractive to other wildlife.
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Maximilian is named after Prince Maximilian of Germany (1782-1867).
FAST FACTS
Common Name: Maximilian Sunflower
Botanical Name: Helianthus maximiliani
Seed Life Cycle: Perennial
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Mature Height: 39-96" tall
Wildflower Mix or Specie: Species
Ships As: Seed
Ideal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Non-GMO: Yes
Soil Type: Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Moist/Wet Soil
Soil Moisture: Dry, Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining
Advantages: Attract Butterflies, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Pest / Disease Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes
How to Sow Helianthus Maximilianii
Sow indoors at 55-72° (will germinate over a wide temperature range) at a depth of 4 times the diameter of the seeds
Expect germination in 15 days
Can be sown outdoors in early spring while the soil is still cool or in fall, up to two months before first frost
When sowing outdoors, sow at a depth same as indoors and expect germination in 15-20 days
When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Helianthus Maximilianii
Transplanting:
Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing:
Space plants 2-3 feet apart in full sun in almost any soil short of water-logged
Soil:
Very tolerant of drought and heat
SEED STORING
Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short.
Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.
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