General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 36 - 84 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 36 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Will Naturalize
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
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Common names
  • Maximilian's Sunflower

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Apr 1, 2013 2:49 AM concerning plant:
    Helianthus maximiliani 'Lemon Yellow' is a 2002 introduction by High Country Gardens in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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