Helianthus annuus 'Firecracker' (annual sunflower) bears showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to mid autumn. This annual is upright and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Helianthus annuus 'Firecracker' (annual sunflower) is striped. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning annual which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Border, container, culinary, specimen, vegetable garden and wild flower.
Special Characteristics
This annual attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Helianthus annuus 'Firecracker' (annual sunflower) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
