Astéracées • Helianthus annuus

Mixed Ornamental Sunflower - Organic

"A firework display of suns in the heart of the living garden."

$4.49

Number of seeds 40 seeds

Native to the Great Plains of North America, the sunflower ( Helianthus annuus ) has long been a staple food for people and a companion plant in the fields. In its ornamental mixed variety, the sunflower comes in a mosaic of heights, shapes, and colors ranging from bright yellow to coppery tones, sometimes brick red or soft lemon.

Sown in fertile soil, this mix creates a veritable living tableau throughout the summer. The taller plants stand guard over the vegetable garden, while the more compact varieties weave their way into flowerbeds or along the edge of a quiet corner. The abundant centers of their flower heads attract bees, bumblebees, and other winged visitors, contributing to a harmonious garden rich in biodiversity.

Easy to grow where the season is warm enough, this mixed ornamental sunflower is a reliable plant: an age-old practice of sowing in spring, some careful care at the start, and the reward of a generous flowering that accompanies the cycle of seasons until the first frosts.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Occasional
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Sensitive to late frosts and strong winds; prefers sunny and well-drained locations.

Mixed ornamental sunflowers are chosen primarily for the beauty of their blooms.
In the garden, the tall, dry stems are sometimes used as small, temporary supports or as elements of lightweight structures in a natural vegetable garden. Traditionally, sunflowers are grown alongside corn and squash in some North American agricultural systems, contributing to the creation of a diverse food system.

In decoration, cut flowers, whole or mixed with other annual species, make up luminous bouquets. Dried heads, with or without seeds, can also be used in autumn arrangements.