Maximilian’s Sunflower

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Maximilian’s Sunflower Helianthus maximiliani Full sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerant of a wide range of soils including clay.  7 feet height, blooms late summer and fall, yellow flowers, spreads aggressively by rhizomes and also will self-seed. Germination Code:  C(30) Native Region:  Highland Rim and Central Basin of Middle Tennessee and the Ridge and Valley Province of East Tennessee Easy to grow.  Likely to need staking. Attracts birds and butterflies. flower;sun;wet;clay flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;loam flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun;dry;clay flower;sun;dry;loam flower;sun;dry;sand