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Santa Fe Maximilian sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani 'Santa Fe'


Not Native

Dimensions
Height: 6.0 ft. to 8.0 ft.
Spread: 6.0 ft. to 8.0 ft.
Growth Form
Herbaceous
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom
August, September
Flower Color
Yellow Shades
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Readily Seeds
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Variable
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

It is unclear if this cultivar meets the City of Fort Collins definition of a “native selection”. Helianthus maximiliani is native to the moist midcontinental prairie regions of the U.S. It can be found throughout most of the U.S.


Good for cut flowers and mass plantings.