{"product_id":"early-sunflower-seeds-heliopsis-helianthoides-native-perennial-100-non-gmo-seeds","title":"Early Sunflower Seeds – Heliopsis helianthoides Native Perennial, 100 Non-GMO Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Sunflower, botanically known as Heliopsis helianthoides, is a cheerful native perennial that brings long-lasting golden-yellow blooms to gardens, meadows, and pollinator plantings. Often called smooth oxeye or false sunflower, this hardy wildflower resembles a classic sunflower but returns year after year, forming sturdy clumps of green foliage topped with daisy-like flowers from early summer into early fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts bright, nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the seed heads that follow can feed birds later in the season. Early Sunflower works beautifully in native plant gardens, cottage borders, prairie restorations, and cut flower arrangements, offering reliable color with minimal maintenance once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative perennial wildflower with bright golden-yellow, sunflower-like blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong bloom season from early summer through early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought tolerant and low maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for meadow plantings, borders, and cut flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heliopsis helianthoides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil; tolerates poor to average soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 2 to 4 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow Early Sunflower seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface and keep them moist, as light aids germination. Seedlings usually emerge within 10 to 20 days at around 65 to 70°F. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, harden them off gradually before transplanting into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish deep roots. After establishment, Early Sunflower is quite drought tolerant and needs only occasional watering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering, or leave seed heads standing for birds. Divide crowded clumps every few years in early spring or fall to maintain vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Early Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726880932150,"sku":"BOTAN4-088","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7643166204_o2l9.jpg?v=1791980124","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/early-sunflower-seeds-heliopsis-helianthoides-native-perennial-100-non-gmo-seeds","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}