Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About ["Sunflower"]
Helianthus annuus
4"–6" wide bright yellow and golden, single and double flowers, some with dark centers.
Planting ["Sunflower"]
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"–9"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6"–9" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–9" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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- Emma M.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/10/25Easy Peasy
Easy to grow with a nice variety. These seeds did well in the ground and in containers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Emma,
What a perfect review! "Easy Peasy" says it all - we absolutely love when gardening feels that effortless and rewarding!
It's fantastic to hear that your Elves Blend Dwarf Sunflower Seeds performed so well in both ground and container plantings. That versatility is one of the things that makes this blend so special - whether you're working with garden beds or pots, these little beauties just seem to thrive wherever you put them!
And that nice variety you mentioned is exactly what we hoped gardeners would experience with this blend. There's something so delightful about having a mix of different sunflower personalities all growing together.
Thank you so much for sharing such a positive and helpful review. Your experience will be so encouraging for other gardeners looking for reliable, easy-to-grow sunflowers that perform well in any setup!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- John J.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/16/245 Stars
havent planted the seeds yet but i always use this seed shop as a number 1 option
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Lauren W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/29/245 Stars
So far all of my seeds from Botanical Interests have sprouted and done well! I will be a return customer for sure!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Cynthia R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/26/245 Stars
I ordered these for next year. My little sunflowers get munched on every time I plant. Something finds them tasty. I don’t mind sharing with little animals because they’re running out of turf.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Margaret C.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/26/243 Stars
Only 3 seeds grew out of the two packages. I have had good luck with other seeds from Botanical.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate