Sunflower - Sunbird

Common Name: Sunflower - Sunbird 

Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus

 Life Cycle: Annual  

Description: 

• good variety for producing seeds

• large yellow flower with yellow petals

• bird, bee & butterfly attractor

• fast growing & drought tolerant

• a fun plant to grow with kids

Plant Height: up to 2.5m

Sowing Depth & Method: 10mm deep, raise seedlings or direct sow

Spacing: 30cm apart 

Season: Spring & early Summer

Position: Full or part sun, moist well-drained soil

Germination: 7 - 14 days at 21 - 30 degrees Celsius

Days until maturity: 70 days

Approx Number of Seeds: 20 

When to Sow in your climate: