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Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Infrared Mix'

Helianthusannuus

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)

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Species

annuus (AN-yoo-us)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

This plant is resistant to deer

Succulent

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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