Helianthus annuus. 60 days.
Autumn Beauty is a native annual sunflower variety that can often be found growing in the dry areas of meadows, plains, and prairies throughout many regions of the United States.
Sturdy stems reach a height of 5 to 6 feet and produce 4 to 6 inch flowers that bloom in autumn colors including yellow, orange, red, and bronze and attract all manner of bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds!
Autumn Beauty Sunflower
SKU: SF007
$2.50Price
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones: 2 to 11 Light Requirement: Full sun Soil Type: Clay, sandy, loamy Sow Depth: 1 inch Plant Spacing: 6 inches Germination Temp: 70°F to 75°F Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall Growing Tips
Direct sow in late spring once the soil has warmed to 70 degrees F or higher. Sow several seeds together 1 inch deep and 6 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, and seeds will begin to germinate in 7 to 14 days. Thin to the strongest seedlings.