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Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian Sunflower)

Maximilian Sunflower, Max Sunflower, Helianthus dalyi


A bold statement in the landscape, Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian Sunflower) is a tall perennial with rigid, hairy stems clad with long and narrow, coarse and hairy, grayish-green leaves, usually folded lengthwise, and a profusion of brilliant yellow flowers, 2-3 in. across (5-7 cm). Produced from late summer into fall over about a six-week period, each flower features up to 15-19 bright yellow rays surrounding a darker yellow central disk. They are borne on their own stalks and from the leaf axils. A valuable plant for wildlife (bees, birds and butterflies), this big and robust prairie perennial is a delight in large perennial gardens and wildflower meadows. It is not suited to the small perennial border as it needs room to spread.

  • Typically grows up to 3-10 ft. tall (90-300 cm) and 2-4 ft. wide (60-120 cm). May self-seed and form a large colony.
  • Prefers full sun in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils. However, this plant is not too fussy about soils and tolerates a wide range of conditions including dry soils. Drought tolerant.
  • Excellent choice for beds and borders, cottage gardens, bird or butterfly gardens, wildflower gardens, prairies, and meadows.
  • Attractive to birds and butterflies, it is deer resistant.
  • Native to the Great Plains of central North America, and naturalized in the eastern and western parts of the continent.

 

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Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helianthus - Sunflowers
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m)
Spread 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 4 – 9
Climate Zones 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Helianthus - Sunflowers
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Late)
Fall
Height 3' – 10' (90cm – 3m)
Spread 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Water Needs Low, Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Showy
Native Plants United States, California, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Idaho, Washington, Rocky Mountains, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Southeast, Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Southwest, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Tolerance Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow

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