Suntastic Yellow with Black Center F1 sunflower
Helianthus annuus 'Suntastic Yellow with Black Center F1'
AAS Winner 2014
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
'Suntastic Yellow with Black Center F1' sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Suntastic Yellow with Black Center F1') is an annual 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 and stands upright, and it handles dry spells well. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies, bees, and birds visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Sulfur cosmos, Jewel nasturtium, and Red fescue.