Maximillian Sunflower

Tolerates drought, heat and poor soil

Attracts beneficial pollinators
Provides food for birds
Provides shelter for birds and wildlife
Withstands poor soil and intense heat

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Product Description

Drought tolerant perennial thrives on neglect and blooms beautifully from late summer into fall. Large, golden blooms draw birds and beneficial pollinators. Provides food for seed-eating birds and shelter for birds and wildlife. Perfect for meadows and wild flower gardens, but makes a statement no matter where it's planted. Plant in full sun. Grows 3-10' tall. Blooms midsummer to fall. Zones 3-9.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Helianthus maximilliani
Season: Spring
Sun/Shade: Full sun.
Height: 3 - 10 feet.
Spacing: 36 inches.
Zone: 3 - 9 (-40° F.).
Spread: 3 feet.
Color: Yellow with golden-yellow to brown centers.
Foliage: l4 - 8 inch long leaves, tapering at both ends, dark green foliage.
Depth: Plant crown 1 inch deep.
Blooms: Late July - October.

Soil Preference: Well-drained and not too fertile soil.
Growth Rate: Fast growth rate.
Pruning: No pruning necessary during growing season. Cut to the ground after foliage dies back naturally in late Fall.
Form: Upright
Flowers: 2 to 3 inch daisy-like flowers in closely spaced spikes.

Shipping Information

Orders for in-stock seeds and hardgoods are typically shipped within 5 business days.

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

Spring 2020 Shipping Schedule
Zones	Sweet Potatoes	Bareroot Roses	Tomatoes & Peppers	Potatoes
1A-4A	5/22 - 6/5	4/17 - 5/29	5/13 - 5/29	3/27 - 6/12
4B	5/22 - 6/5	4/17 - 5/29	5/13 - 5/29	3/27 - 6/12
5A	5/15 - 6/5	4/3 - 5/29	5/13 - 5/29	3/6 - 6/12
5B	5/1 - 6/5	3/20- 5/29	5/13 - 5/29	3/6 - 6/12
6A	5/1 - 6/5	3/6 - 5/29	4/22 - 5/29	3/6 - 6/12
6B	5/1 - 6/5	3/6 - 5/29	4/22 - 5/29	3/6 - 6/12
7A	5/1 - 6/5	2/27 - 5/29	4/22 - 5/29	2/27 - 6/12
7B	5/1 - 6/5	2/27 - 5/29	4/1 - 5/29	2/27 - 6/12
8A & B	4/24 - 6/5	2/20 - 5/29	4/1 - 5/29	2/20 - 6/12
9A & B	4/24 - 6/5	1/23 - 6/5	4/1 - 5/29	2/13 - 6/12
10A & B	4/17 - 6/5	1/23 - 5/5	4/1 - 5/29	2/13 - 6/12
Last Order Date	6/1/2020	5/25/2020	5/25/2020	6/8/2020

Spring 2020 Shipping Schedule
Zones	Tender Annuals	Onion Plants	All other Perennials & Potted Plants
1A-4A	4/30 - 6/5	4/10 - 5/8	5/1 - 6/5
4B	4/30 - 6/5	4/3 - 5/8	5/1 - 6/5
5A	4/30 - 6/5	3/27 - 5/8	4/3 - 6/5
5B	4/30 - 6/5	3/27 - 5/8	3/20 - 6/5
6A	4/30 - 6/5	3/6 - 5/8	3/6 - 6/5
6B	4/30 - 6/5	2/27 - 5/8	3/6 - 6/5
7A	4/2 - 6/5	2/20 - 5/8	2/27 - 6/5
7B	4/2 - 6/5	2/13 - 5/8	2/27 - 6/5
8A & B	4/2 - 6/5	1/30 - 5/8	2/20 - 5/15
9A & B	4/2 - 6/5	1/2 - 5/8	2/13 - 5/15
10A & B	4/2 - 6/5	1/2 - 5/8	2/13 - 5/15
Last Order Date	6/1/2020	5/4/2020	1A-7B: 6/1/2020 8A-10B: 5/11/2020

2020 Insects Shipping Schedule
Zones	Lacewings, Lady Beetles & Encapsulated Earthworms
1A	5/13/20 - 10/30/20
1B - 2A	5/13/20 - 10/30/20
2B - 3B	4/29/20 - 10/30/20
4A - 6A	4/15/20 - 10/30/20
6B - 7A	4/8/20 - 10/30/20
7B - 8B	3/11/20 - 10/30/20
9A - 10B	2/25/20 - 10/30/20
Last Order Date	10/23/2020

Shipping Note:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area or yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until fully dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your order--via the U.S. Postal Service or United Parcel Service. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package.

Please note that we cannot ship outside of the continental United States.

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