Sunflower - Russian Mammoth - Helianthus annuus

Annual Open Pollinated. Organically Grown. The Russian Mammoth Sunflower is the result of Russian breeding efforts and returned to the US in 1880 then as now under the name 'Russian Mammoth'. This giant sunflower can grow easily to 10 inches in diameter. Produces a single flower, with gold petals surrounding white and grey striped edible seeds.

Flowers: Edible seeds. Blooms late summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees and butterflies; leaves are favored by finches
Soil: Adaptable to various, moderately fertile soil types
Native: North America - Naturalized worldwide
USDA Zone: 3-10
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 10'-15'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx. Seeds Per Pack: 25

Features

Good for Beginners
Open-Pollinated
Requires Staking

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Organic Status : 3 - 10

Bloom Season : Fall

Bloom Season : Summer

Flower Color : Yellow

Growth Habit : Upright

Life Cycle : Tender Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Planting Time : Spring

Planting Time : Summer

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Plant seed 6" apart and 1/2" deep after spring frost. Thin to 8"-12" when plants reach 2" in height.

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, Russian Mammoth (pack)