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Maximilian
Flower
FlowerHelianthus maximiliani
- Full sun
- Zones 4–9
- 125 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Perennial
Overview
As tough as it is beautiful, Maximilian blooms from August to frost. Masses of 3" yellow-gold blooms. This native wild flower is excellent for back borders and bouquets. Perennial in Zones 3-9. Attracts bees and beneficial insects such as lacewings, lady beetles, syrphid flies and parasitic wasps. Known as perennial sunflower.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Space plants 12" apart.