Astra Gold Sunflower is a striking heirloom sunflower with feathery, shredded petals that give it a wild, untamed appearance unlike typical sunflowers. Plants grow 5 to 6 feet tall with multiple branching stems that produce plenty of flower heads, reaching maturity in 60 to 70 days. Hardy from zones 2 to 11, this easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and moderate water, making it equally at home in children's gardens, cutting gardens, or large containers.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
72in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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The feathery, shredded petals of Astra Gold create a textured, almost unkempt beauty that catches the eye and stands apart from conventional sunflowers. Each plant develops multiple branching stems loaded with blooms rather than a single heavy head, giving you far more flowers per plant. These blooms are magnetic to pollinators and native beneficial insects, turning your garden into a haven while providing armfuls of cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Astra Gold Sunflower shines in cutting gardens, where its abundant, feathery blooms provide generous material for fresh arrangements. The multiple flowering heads per plant and long growing stems make it excellent for bouquets and floral design. It also serves as a pollinator attractor in garden beds and borders, supporting native bees and beneficial insects while adding ornamental texture to landscapes.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Plant seeds at the proper depth and keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs.
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