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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.