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Item Number: SWF8015B

Organic Sunflower, Velvet Queen (1/4 lb)

Brilliant Reddish Flowers with Dark Center

$32.99
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Description

Sunflower - Velvet Queen - Helianthus annuus

Annual Organically Grown. Brilliant reddish colored flowers with dark centers are earlier to bloom than other sunflowers. Produces many blooms per plant with long stems for cut flowers. Plant seed 6 apart and 1/2" deep after spring frost. Thin to 1' apart when plants reach 2" tall.

Flowers: Good cut flower. Blooms late summer to fall
Attracts: Attracts bees and butterflies; leaves are favored by finches
Soil: Adaptable to various, moderately fertile soil types
Native: North America - Naturalised worldwide
USDA Zone: 3-8
Plant In: Spring
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Days to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 5'-7'
Sun/Shade Requirements: Full Sun
Water Needs: Moderate Water
Approx seeds per 1/4 lb: 6,050 Seeds

Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.3 lb

Dimensions: 5.0"L x 4.0"W x 1.0"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Good Cut Flower

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic
USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 8
Bloom Season : Fall
Bloom Season : Summer
Flower Color : Red
Growth Habit : Upright
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Planting Time : Spring
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Bulk
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Plant seed 6 apart and 1/2" deep after spring frost. Thin to 1' apart when plants reach 2" tall.

Useful Information

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

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