Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid'

Common Sunflower

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Common Name: 

Common Sunflower

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

455 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Description

'Paul Bunyan' is fun to grow and useful too. Supplies seed for songbirds, and roasted seeds are delicious! Create a screen or backyard forest for children. Very strong stalks produce flower heads that are 13-15' above the ground at maturity. Plant this Burpee exclusive for an easy to grow annual that will attract butterflies along with the birds and garden enthusiasts alike!

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Blooming

Flowers bloom in the summer, but be aware that many cultivars will not come true from seeds.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Growth

Grow in sunny, open areas. Plant in drifts at the back corners and along fences. You should make sure tall varieties are sheltered from the wind or they may even need staking. They will tolerate heat, but frost will kill them.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Planting

Sow annual sunflowers outdoors after danger of frost has passed.  You can also propagate from basal cuttings or from division. Their roots chemically inhibit the growth of some other plants.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Interesting facts

In addition to the edible seeds of sunflowers, there's another member of this genus that is edible. H. tuberosus, called the Jerusalem Artichoke, has an edible potato-like tuber that tastes similar to water chestnuts.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Paul Bunyan Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Grow in average to fertile, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil.  For best growth, keep moist, as sunflowers are thirsty plants. They can survive drought.

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