Sunflower Seeds - Black Russian

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• Up to 70 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Single-Flowered

COLOR

• Yellow

Grow Heirloom Sunflowers - Plant Black Russian Sunflower Seeds

Now you can grow your own black oil sunflower seeds that are frequently used in wild bird mixes! Its seeds' high oil content is highly prized by squirrels, chipmunks, and birds so leaving the stalks to dry will provide these smaller critters a nice food source. Or harvest the seeds earlier for sowing in next year's garden! With its bright yellow petals and a face full of pollen, bees are much attracted to this beauty as well.

• Annual; Show Stopping flower heads!
• Seeds are rich in oil
• Prefers full sun exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual