Sunflower - Zohar Hybrid - Helianthus annuus

Annual F1 Hybrid. Produces a single stem sunflower with orange and yellow petals. A sterile sunflower that is used as a cut flower. Flower head is between 4-6" and since it is sterile, no messy pollen Is dropped and the flower lasts longer in the vase.

Flowers: Good cut flower, long holding in a vase. Blooms summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types
Native: North America - Naturalized worldwide
USDA Zone: 3-9
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1"
Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 3-4'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx Seeds Per Pack: 25

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Good Cut Flower
Good for Beginners
Hybrid
Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Organic Status : 3 - 9

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Orange

Flower Color : Yellow

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Beneficial Insects

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Start ahead indoors and transplant out to the garden once the danger of frost has past. Or direct sow in the late spring/early summer once the soil has warmed. Birds love sunflower sprouts, so protect with bird netting or a row cover like Agribon until the seedlings are less tempting.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Sunflower, Zohar Hybrid