Early Sunflower Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the Heliopsis Helianthoides seeds 1/2" deep. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, sow false sunflower seeds in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination, which usually occurs within 10-20 days. Keep the seedlings moist. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors. This early sunflower plant adapts well to rocky or clay soil.
Growing: This plant tolerates drought, though it flourishes with regular moisture. It does not spread by rhizomes, though it will self-seed readily. Deadhead the flowers for prolonged blooming. Plants growing in partial shade or moist soil will reach taller than usual heights, and may need staking or support. This plant attracts bees and butterflies.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight cones containing mature, dark seed. Harvest the Heliopsis Helianthoides seed as soon as it ripens, since small birds love to eat it. Cut the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Shake or crush the dried heads to separate the seed from the chaff. Store the cleaned false sunflower seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: False Sunflower, Rough Heliopsis, Orange Sunflower, Ox-Eye
Latin Name: Heliopsis helianthoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 50 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers
Heliopsis
These seeds were packaged more carefully than any I've ever purchased previously and they arrived within 5 days of purchasing. I very much appreciated the detailed instructions regarding mixing the seeds with sand and cold hardening them for 4 weeks. I would not have known to do that otherwise.
Love these!
These are about five feet tall and get covered with blooms. They don' need to be staked.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting the Heliopsis Helianthoides seeds 1/2" deep. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 30 days before direct sowing. To start indoors, sow false sunflower seeds in a flat or individual peat pots, keeping the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 65-70 degrees F until germination, which usually occurs within 10-20 days. Keep the seedlings moist. When the weather has warmed and the seedlings are well established, transplant outdoors. This early sunflower plant adapts well to rocky or clay soil.
Growing: This plant tolerates drought, though it flourishes with regular moisture. It does not spread by rhizomes, though it will self-seed readily. Deadhead the flowers for prolonged blooming. Plants growing in partial shade or moist soil will reach taller than usual heights, and may need staking or support. This plant attracts bees and butterflies.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut long stems of flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water.
Seed Saving: After their petals drop off, the centers of the flowers will darken and develop tight cones containing mature, dark seed. Harvest the Heliopsis Helianthoides seed as soon as it ripens, since small birds love to eat it. Cut the heads and spread them out to dry for several days. Shake or crush the dried heads to separate the seed from the chaff. Store the cleaned false sunflower seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: False Sunflower, Rough Heliopsis, Orange Sunflower, Ox-Eye
Latin Name: Heliopsis helianthoides
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 8,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 50 Inches
Color: Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers
Reviews
Review
Heliopsis
These seeds were packaged more carefully than any I've ever purchased previously and they arrived within 5 days of purchasing. I very much appreciated the detailed instructions regarding mixing the seeds with sand and cold hardening them for 4 weeks. I would not have known to do that otherwise.
Review
Love these!
These are about five feet tall and get covered with blooms. They don' need to be staked.