Mammoth Grey Striped Sunflower

Seed Count: Approx. 25 seeds Days to Maturity: Annual Description: The Mammoth Grey Striped sunflower is an iconic, classic, giant variety that produces loads of yummy edible seeds.  Its huge flowers boast beautiful, golden yellow petals, with a darker central disk on sturdy stalks.  Plants grow about 8-12 feet tall, and produce heads that span 10-12 inches across.  Mammoth Grey Striped sunflowers are a show stopper when added to your garden, and because these plants are so huge, the make a great privacy screen.  Plus, bees and butterflies absolutely love these easy growing plants.  You can harvest and roast the seeds for yourself, or you can leave the seed heads on the pants to feed the birds. How To Grow Sowing:  Direct sow seeds in average soil in full sun after all danger of frost. They face the sun, so make sure they are in an open area of the garden. They will cast shadows on other plants, so plant these at the north end of your garden.  You can also start seeds in starter pots,