Maximillian Sunflower

Long stems are packed with 5" blooms and thick, leathery leaves that fed the caterpillars of the Painted Lady butterfly. Spreading by rhizome underground, plant this in a dry, full sun location and you’ll have a stand of sunflowers that come back every year. Trim the stems in spring for bushier, 4-5 foot tall bloom spikes or let it reach it’s full potential as an 8 foot tall sunflower. Learn more at Native Plant Society and Nativo Gardens.


Plant Size:  4" pot
Scientific Name: Helianthus maximiliani
Height: 8 feet (4-5 feet if trimmed)
Spread: 2 feet
Light: Full Sun