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Helianthus maximiliani

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 3 m (3 - 10 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian sunflower) bears showy and bright yellow blooms during late summer to early autumn. This herbaceous perennial has greyish green foliage.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Helianthus maximiliani .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Helianthus maximiliani (Maximilian sunflower) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.