• Evening sun sunflower in deep red orange and yellow on a natural garden backdrop
  • Evening sun sunflower variety with deep red and orange petals in a garden setting
  • Evening sun sunflower with deep orange reddish petals on a natural green backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Evening Sun

Heliotropic scarlet flowers turn their heads to always face the sun

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 80 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Red

Blazing with color in your garden, as brilliant and bold as a summer sunset, Evening Sun Sunflower Seeds are a must have for any sunflower enthusiast! Growing up to 80" tall, sunflowers are not only a joy while in bloom, but their seedy heads can be harvested for kernels, or left on the stalk as a tasty autumn treat for migrating birds!

  • • Annual; Gorgeous dark red color
  • • Easy to grow, Summer blooming
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 150 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,300 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 5,200 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 20,800 Up to 500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Sunflower Seeds - Evening Sun FAQs

    What is Evening Sun Sunflower also known as?

    Evening Sun Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    We're midway through June, and we have four healthy sunflower plants growing in our garden. Based on my experience, I'll plan for about 50% attrition in the future and plant double the seeds where I want to have successful plants.

    Kent C. 4/5 Verified

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