False Sunflower: Summer Sun

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False Sunflower: Summer Sun - Seeds & Bulbs

Sunflower - False
Summer Sun
(eliopsis helianthoides)

This perennial sunflower blooms all summer long. False sunflower is a native American wildflower and is very easy to grow from seed, and makes a great sunflower.

Average Count: 75 seeds

Flower Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer through Early Fall
Height: 4'
Exposure: Full Sun

When to Sow Outside: Spring - after last frost
When to Sow Inside: 4-6 weeks before last frost. Seedlings grow quickly, so start outdoors unless you have had problems with birds eating seedlings.
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Seed Spacing: 4"
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15
Thinning: 1.5' apart

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