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New Mexico Sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian sunflower, is a tall, warm season, spreading, perennial flower which is a member of the true sunflower family. Large, showy, yellow blooms occur throughout the full 5-7 feet height of the plant in great abundance during late summer and fall. During this period, the plant adds a brilliant splash of color and texture to range sites, natural areas, and landscapes. This is a fun plant to grow with kids, requires little maintenance.

  • Plant type: Native
  • Maintenance level: Low
  • Water requirement: Medium
  • Sun exposure: Full, Part Sun
  • Height range: 3–8 Feet
  • Width range: 2 Feet
  • Canopy value: 3 ft²
  • Growth rate: Fast
  • Flower color: Yellow
  • Flower season: Autumn
  • General foliage color: Green
  • Native location: Native to US
  • PH preference: Not Particular
  • Sunset zones: A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, H1, H2
  • USDA hardiness zone: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

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