Sunflowers: Helianthus annuus 'Sunshine'
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus 'Sunshine'
Common name: sunflower
Planted
1
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Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 3a thru 11b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
bird attracting, butterfly attracting |
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description for "Sunflowers: Helianthus annuus 'Sunshine'"
Helianthus annuus 'Sunshine' is a golden-eyed selection from the Tiger's Eye Mix. This glorious flower is completely golden and has 2 forms of growth. One has multi-petaled centers with an outer ray of single petals. The other has single outer petals with gold-green centers. 6-8 ft. multi-branched plant produces 4-8 in. sunflowers. 'Sunshine' sunflower is an annual. Planting depth: 1 inch. Days to germination: 5-10 days. 85 days to maturity.