{"product_id":"maximilian-s-sunflower-helianthus-maximiliani","title":"Maximilian's Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaximilian's Sunflower is a show-stopping native perennial known for its incredible floral display and high value to both livestock and wildlife. Towering between 3 and 10 feet tall, this sunflower produces a profusion of 2-to-3-inch wide yellow blooms tightly packed along the upper portion of its stems. Its long, narrow, grayish-green leaves often fold along the midrib, giving the plant a unique texture even before the August-to-October bloom period. Native to the dry to medium prairies of central North America, it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and adaptable to various soil types, including clay and sandy loams. This species is a top choice for wildlife enthusiasts, as its heavy seed crop provides essential winter food for birds, and its thicket-forming habit offers excellent cover. Best grown in full sun, it spreads steadily via rhizomes to create a spectacular late-season focal point. Germination is most successful after 30 days of cold-moist stratification (C30).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aug–Sep (Yellow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive, Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 37 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/helianthus-maximiliani\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Maximilian's Sunflower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926622638277,"sku":null,"price":4.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926622671045,"sku":null,"price":15.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926622703813,"sku":null,"price":30.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926622736581,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/helianthus-maximiliani-9_cb13942c-0a23-4128-a45a-685f7cbbb477.jpg?v=1793656587","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/maximilian-s-sunflower-helianthus-maximiliani","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}