Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Velvet Queen'

Helianthus annuus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Batesville, Arkansas

Antelope, California

Sacramento, California

Aurora, Illinois

Barbourville, Kentucky

Ellicott City, Maryland

Springfield, Massachusetts

Natchez, Mississippi

Averill Park, New York

Taylorsville, North Carolina

Wilmington, North Carolina

Akron, Ohio

Blanco, Texas

Volga, West Virginia

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Toronto, ON (Zone 5b) | August 2008 | neutral

'Velvet Queen' grew fast and bloomed end of July (planted mid-May). It is attracting lots of pollinators.

I found the colo...Read More

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(Zone 1) | June 2006 | positive

Medium Sized Multi-Bloom Sunflower.

Nice height of 4 to 6 feet with most typically being close to 5. The flowers are about...Read More

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