• Wild sunflower bloom with yellow petals and central disk on a natural green backdrop
  • Vivid wild sunflower with yellow petals and dark center growing naturally in a field
  • Cluster of tall yellow wild sunflowers with green stems on a bright outdoor backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Wild

Native pollinators can't seem to get enough of these nectar-rich blooms

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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
North American Native
Microgreens

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 36 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Daisy-Shaped
  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Yellow

Often seen along roadsides and in open fields, Wild Sunflower is a classic American Wildflower! With their tall, multi-branching stems and petite heads with rounded, daisy-like petals, Wild Sunflower is a popular choice for gardening and a staple of beautiful wildflower bouquets!

  • Annual; Multiple branches per stem
  • Easy to grow, Summer / Fall 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 18 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 500 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 2,000 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 8,000 Up to 500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sunflower Planting Guide to learn more.

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Sunflower Seeds - Wild

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Sunflower Seeds - Wild FAQs

What is Wild Sunflower also known as?

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

What type of seed is Wild Sunflower?

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

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