Grey Stripe Sunflower

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Helianthus annus 

Grey Stripe Sunflower

Annual


This is a big ol' Sunflower, in both height and the size of the heads. The seeds are striped white and grey and are delicious to eat. The higher you go in elevation the smaller the heads but this has made it here nicely at 8,000. These plants can grow to 7' or more in the right conditions. 

Sunflowers are so cheerful and beautiful. These huge plants will bring joy to your garden. Ours were smothered in pollinators. 

Plant 1" deep and 6" apart in rich but well-drained soil. Keep evenly watered for continuous growth and then let the seed-heads dry on the plant if you can. You can put a mesh bag over the heads as they are drying to protect them from birds. Or you can let the birds go for it and they will inadvertently replant for you as they scatter seed.

                                       Blooms late summer, early fall.