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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.