Astéracées • Helianthus annuus

Giant Mammoth Sunflower - Organic

"A solar giant that watches over the vegetable garden and feeds both birds and gardener."

$4.49

Number of seeds 40 seeds

The giant Mammoth sunflower , Helianthus annuus, is one of those companions that transforms the vegetable garden into a true landscape. With its imposing stature and large golden inflorescences, it creates a vertical landmark in the living garden, visible from afar and appreciated by both humans and small wildlife.

Throughout the changing seasons, this sunflower silently follows the light, first offering broad, inviting foliage, then large flower heads adorned with thousands of blossoms that attract pollinators. In late summer, the seed-laden heads become a sought-after food source for birds, extending its beneficial presence in the garden's ecosystem.

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

Annotation: Large variety that appreciates a location sheltered from strong winds.

The seeds of the giant mammoth sunflower are eaten roasted or dried, as a snack or added to breads, salads, and cereal mixes. They can also be pressed for oil in some traditions, although this is generally reserved for larger-scale cultivation.

The seeds also serve as a choice food for birds, which can be offered whole in feeders or left directly on the stems in the garden for natural winter feeding. The large, dry stems can be used in crafts to create small structures or supports in the garden.