Gold & Silver Sunflower is a stunning heirloom sunflower that grows to a stately 60 inches tall with silvery-gray foliage that creates an ethereal backdrop for its golden blooms. From seed to flower takes 84 to 98 days, rewarding patient gardeners with summer-through-fall color that spans June through November. This drought-tolerant variety thrives in full sun and moderate water, making it a reliable performer even when conditions turn dry. Its appeal extends beyond the garden, pollinators flock to its flowers, and the distinctive two-tone foliage adds textural intrigue that elevates any planting scheme.
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Full Sun
Moderate
8-11
60in H x 24in W
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The silvery-gray leaf coloring is the real showstopper here, creating a luminous quality that makes the golden flowers seem to glow against the foliage. This heirloom handles dry spells with grace once established, asking for deep watering only infrequently. Bees and other pollinators treat these blooms like a destination garden, visiting reliably throughout the long bloom window. The combination of fine foliage and a substantial 60-inch height gives you a plant that functions as both a pollinator magnet and a striking vertical element in the garden.
Gold & Silver Sunflower functions as a cut flower and garden focal point, with its extended bloom period and distinctive foliage making it valuable for seasonal arrangements. The flowers draw pollinators throughout summer and fall, contributing to the ecological health of vegetable gardens and wider landscapes. Its height and structure also serve ornamental purposes, anchoring borders and providing vertical interest in mixed plantings.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, and they will sprout within 5 to 14 days under suitable conditions.
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