Sunflower Autumn
Beauty Seed
Helianthus - annuus
Annual. Blooms late summer to fall. 5'-7' tall. Multi-branched plants with 5"-8" flowers in a wide range of warm 'autumnal' colors. Bright yellow, red, bronze, purple bicolors. Long blooming period. Drought-tolerant, long blooming, and great cut flowers.
When to plant outside: Sow in spring after average last frost.
When to start inside:
4-6 weeks before last frost. Start inside only if previous problems of
birds eating seed. Plants grow more vigorously if sown directly outdoors.