Music Box Sunflower sunflower

Helianthus annuus 'Music Box Sunflower'

AnnualAsteraceae

Music Box Sunflower sunflower
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantEdible
USDA zones7 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size3 to 10 feet tall17 inches wide
Bloom season
Summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Alkaline, neutral, acid

Garden uses

BorderContainerCut flowerIndoorLow maintenance

Attracts

ButterfliesBeesBirds

Notes

'Music Box Sunflower' sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Music Box Sunflower') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, and containers. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It blooms from early to late summer and draws butterflies, bees, and birds. It also tolerates drought. Deer rarely make it their first choice.

Pairs well with First Knight fountain grass, Zinnia, and Mexican hat.