Garden Seeds
‘The Birds & Bees Sunflowers’ Songbird/Pollinator Flower Seeds
Sold by Annie’s Annuals & Perennials · United States
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The Birds & Bees Sunflowers earn their name twice over. Golden-yellow petals surround rich chocolate discs that offer pollen and nectar to bees in bloom, then ripen into oil-rich black seeds with softer shells for songbirds. Sturdy 6–8-foot plants make an
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animated summer backdrop, following the light and drawing wildlife into view. Sow a few successive groups for a longer season of flowers, or let the final heads stand as natural feeders. Botanical name: Helianthus annuus Life cycle: Annual Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors several weeks early Planting depth: 1 in. Germination: 8–10 days Mature height: 6–8 ft. Final spacing: 12–15 in. Approximate seed count: 84 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety can begin indoors or outside. Compare direct sowing with indoor seed starting , then check when to begin in your climate . Enjoy the flowers fresh, then allow the centers to dry so birds can take over the harvest. Explore more wildlife-friendly choices in our flower seed packets .