Sale

Sunflower, Wild West

Always Open-Pollinated and Unpatented
  • $5.00

Description

Helianthus annuus

One of the most important native plants for pollinators!
These multibranched sunflowers are native to much of the western US, providing food for an exceptional diversity of birds and bees. There are over 40 species of bees known to ONLY collect pollen from sunflowers in Idaho! So plant some, by golly, and take care of all those little buddies! Extremely drought-tolerant, they can reseed and naturalize. Can reach 6-8’ tall with irrigation, with 4-5” heads.

Seeds grown by Sonshine Acres in Emmett, Idaho. 

70 seeds.

Directions: Direct seed in fall or early spring. There is a chance that hungry birds and squirrels will help themselves to your seeds over the winter, so some protection may be required!

If planting after frost or starting indoors, this variety requires 3-4 weeks of exposure to cold, moist conditions for best germination. Before planting, remove seeds from the packet and wrap in a moist (but not sopping wet) coffee filter or paper towel, place in a plastic sandwich bag, then place in a clean glass jar. Store the jar with seeds in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Then plant the cold-stratified seed either into containers or directly outside.

Planting Depth

Seed Spacing

Days to Germination

Days to Maturity

1/2"

6-18”

28-42

80-90

Sale

Sunflower, Wild West

Always Open-Pollinated and Unpatented
  • $5.00

Description

Helianthus annuus

One of the most important native plants for pollinators!
These multibranched sunflowers are native to much of the western US, providing food for an exceptional diversity of birds and bees. There are over 40 species of bees known to ONLY collect pollen from sunflowers in Idaho! So plant some, by golly, and take care of all those little buddies! Extremely drought-tolerant, they can reseed and naturalize. Can reach 6-8’ tall with irrigation, with 4-5” heads.

Seeds grown by Sonshine Acres in Emmett, Idaho. 

70 seeds.

Directions: Direct seed in fall or early spring. There is a chance that hungry birds and squirrels will help themselves to your seeds over the winter, so some protection may be required!

If planting after frost or starting indoors, this variety requires 3-4 weeks of exposure to cold, moist conditions for best germination. Before planting, remove seeds from the packet and wrap in a moist (but not sopping wet) coffee filter or paper towel, place in a plastic sandwich bag, then place in a clean glass jar. Store the jar with seeds in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Then plant the cold-stratified seed either into containers or directly outside.

Planting Depth

Seed Spacing

Days to Germination

Days to Maturity

1/2"

6-18”

28-42

80-90