Helianthus maximiliani
(Maximilian Sunflower)
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Central USA and Southern Canada
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H7
Height - up to 3m
Width - 1m
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: A clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with tall, upright stems. Dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with finely toothed margins and pointed tips. Daisy-like flowers are composed of bright golden yellow petals (ray florets) surrounding a central cluster of golden Disc florets. The flowers are held atop vertical stems and produced from late summer into mid-autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers and attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Daisy-like flowers are composed of bright golden yellow ray florets (petals) surrounding a central cluster of golden disc florets. The blooms are held singly atop tall upright stems and are produced from August into October.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets held singly
Flowering time: August, September, October
Foliage:
Dark green leaves are ovate to oval in shape with serrate margins and pointed tips. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on the upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Ovate to oval
Propagation:
Cuttings, division, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.