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Maximillian Perennial Sunflower

Name: Maximillian Perennial Sunflower
Brand: Spring Hill Nursery
SKU: 64039A
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (53 reviews)

This tough native thrives in heat

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flowering dateJuly - September
hardiness zone3-9
height36 - 120 inches
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
ship asPREMIUM
sun exposureFull Sun

Tough, hardy native
Pollinator magnet - butterflies adore it!
Up to 7' tall - stunning in back of border

In late summer and into fall, our trial gardens are alive with pollinators—birds, bees and butterflies—and most prefer to flutter among the vivid yellow flowers of this tall and hardy native perennial sunflower. We ship them bareroot because the rate of growth once they start is remarkable, and they could never be contained long enough to get them to the northern zones, once they've begun their annual growth. Give them full sun, good drainage and room to grow and you'll be rewarded with towering golden blooms that make terrific cut flowers. This member of the Helianthus (Sunflower) family is reliably perennial in most of the country, and its sturdy 4-7' tall stems are covered with 2-3" yellow blooms from midsummer to frost. A favorite of birds and butterflies, this sunflower is the real deal—do check out our video. Long-lived plants thrive in heat, drought and even poor soil. Helianthus maximilliani

Product Details

botanical nameHelianthus maximilliani
flowering dateJuly - September
flower colorYellow
flower formA brown disc surrounded by bright yellow florets. Flowers are 2-3" in diameter.
foliage typeLance-shaped leaves are narrow and pointed
formPerennial
growth rateFast
hardiness zone3-9
height36 - 120 inches
planting instructionsPlant just below soil level and 24-36" apart
pruningNot needed
restricted statesAE AK GU HI PR
shipping seasonFall
ship asPREMIUM
soil requirementWell drained
spacing24 - 48 inches
spread24 - 48 inches
sun exposureFull Sun
watering requirementAverage to low water need.
winter careNot needed

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2025 Fall Shipping Schedule
Zone	Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-4B	9/1/25 - 10/24/25
5A	9/1/25 - 10/24/25
5B	9/1/25 - 10/24/25
6A & 6B	9/1/25 - 10/24/25
7A	9/22/25 - 11/7/25
7B	9/22/25 - 11/7/25
8A & 8B	9/22/25 - 11/7/25
9A-9B	9/22/25 - 11/7/25
10A-10B	9/22/25 - 11/7/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A - 6B: 10/20/25 Zones 7A - 10B: 11/3/25