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Giant Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus)

Giant Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus) is a tall, stately perennial sunflower native to North America, featuring large, showy yellow flowers reaching up to 3 meters tall.

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Regular watering

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to hot

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun

Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and blooming.

Watering

Regular watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during establishment and flowering.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Warm to hot

Prefers warm temperatures for growth, typically thriving in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding

Benefits from nutrient-rich soil and regular feeding during the growing season.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

200-300 cm

Spread

60-90 cm

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Yes

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

10-15 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Helianthus alienus E.Watson
Helianthus altissimus L.
Helianthus borealis E.Watson
Helianthus carolinianus Hill
Helianthus crinitus Steud.
Helianthus gigas Michx.
Helianthus subtuberosus Bourg. ex A.Gray
Helianthus validus E.Watson
Helianthus virgatus Lam.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusHelianthus
  • speciesHelianthus giganteus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

None

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