This attractive, easy-to-grow annual adds a nice background to any flower or vegetable garden. The blossoms are large, dark red to reddish-brown with pale yellow to yellow-brown tips.
Planting Information:
When and Where to Plant: Plant seed outdoors after all danger of frost has past. Select a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Cultivate soil and firm over seed.
Care: Keep moist. Keep soil moist. The sunflower will tolerate high heat. and drought, but not frost.
Seed Type : Annual
Seed Variety : Sunflower, Indian Blanket
Germination Time : 7 - 14 Days
Planting Depth : 1/2 in.
Seed Spacing : 3 in.
Maximum Height : 6ft
Thinning Height : 2 in. - 4 in.
Space After Thinning : 24 in.
Light Requirements : Full Sun