Maximilian Sunflower Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Maximilian Sunflower is an ornamental plant often grown by gardeners because it is very easy to care for. It is a tall perennial with stiff, hairy stems covered with long, narrow, coarse. Its hairy gray-green leaves are usually folded lengthwise. 

Common Name

Maximilian sunflower.
Plant Type
Perennials
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Helianthus maximiliani
Genus
Helianthus
Family
Asteraceae
Order
Asterales
Class
Dicotyledons

Maximilian Sunflower Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Maximilian Sunflower.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Maximilian Sunflower needs water once every 8 days in 1.8 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Maximilian Sunflower needs about 0.45 L per 8 days.

Maximilian Sunflower Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Maximilian Sunflower to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 6 hours

Temperature

70°F to 78°F

Humidity Preference

High

Maximilian Sunflower prefers High humidity levels, between 40% and 70%.

Maximilian Sunflower Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Maximilian Sunflower.

Suitability in pots

7L

Maximilian Sunflower plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L.

Soil type

clay loam sand
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Maximilian Sunflower Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Maximilian Sunflower plant.

Maximum Height

120 Inches or 4 meters

Spread

48 Inches or 2 meters

Color

Green
Bright Yellow

Characteristics

Cut Flowers Showy

Is Maximilian Sunflower toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Coastal Garden Informal and Cottage Prairie and Meadow Patio And Containers

Maximilian Sunflower Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Maximilian Sunflower, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

easy

Propagation Methods

root division

Flowering season

autumn

Maximilian Sunflower Native Region

Find out where the Maximilian Sunflower plant originated.

Country

North America
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