Sunspot sunflowers give you the best of both sunflower worlds: a manageable-sized plant that produces large, seed-packed flowers. This dwarf sunflower variety grows only about 16 inches tall, but it produces flowers 10 inches across! Leave the seeds for the birds or save some for yourself.

Sun exposure:

• full sun

Soil pH:

• 6.0 to 6.8

Hardiness zones:

• 1 to 10

Spacing:

• 12 to 18 inches

Moisture:

• 1 inch per week

Notes:

• direct sow
• attracts pollinators
• mature heads good for seed collection

Have you ever grown Sunspot sunflowers? Please tell us about your experiences with them.