Helianthus maximilianii
New Mexico Sunflower
Description
This upright sunflower has beautiful yellow flowers with a black center in the spring.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.