Helianthus maximilianii

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New Mexico Sunflower

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Information by: Photographer: Betsy Thompson

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:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.