• Vibrant yellow moonshine sunflower head with prominent dark center on a garden backdrop
  • Moonshine sunflower head with pale yellow petals and dark center on a natural backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Moonshine

Naturally contrasting blonde petals frame a dark eye

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 80 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

Offering a gentle glow in your garden, like a full summer moon, these large, pale yellow blooms are offset by a wide, black center. A bit of a modern update to a classic look, Moonshine Sunflowers are perfect in the garden and stunning in a vase!

  • Annual; Prolific bloomer
  • Easy to grow, Summer blooming
  • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

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

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 85 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,199 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 4,796 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 19,184 Up to 500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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Sunflower Seeds - Moonshine

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Sunflower Seeds - Moonshine FAQs

What is Moonshine Sunflower also known as?

Moonshine Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

What type of seed is Moonshine Sunflower?

Moonshine Sunflower is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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