Munchkin sunflower
Helianthus annuus 'Munchkin'
RHS AGM 2015
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Munchkin' sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Munchkin') is grown for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows fast on erect stems and tolerates drought. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Cotton Candy cosmos, Milkmaid nasturtium, and Red fescue.