Santa Fe Maximilian Sunflower
Helianthus maximiliani 'Santa Fe'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Asteraceae
Plant Description: Tall, autumn-blooming herbaceous perennial. One of the last perennials to bloom in the fall, and possibly one of the showiest. Golden yellow flowers bloom on stalks of beautiful green foliage. Will grow in any soil and will tolerate hot and dry conditions. Best used as a backdrop for other plants.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 6-8' tall x 4' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Yellow, Gold
Bloom Seasons: Fall
Bloom Period: Sep - Oct
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-Middle
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
