The Havasupai Striped Sunflower is a towering, branched sunflower variety that grows over 8 feet tall and produces medium blooms measuring 5 to 7 inches across. This cultivar comes directly from the Havasupai Reservation at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, carrying the genetic heritage of a community that has stewarded seeds for generations. Hardy across zones 2 through 11, it thrives in moderate water conditions and neutral soil, germinating reliably between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The distinctive narrow seeds and branching habit make it a genuine conversation piece in any garden.
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Collected from the Havasupai Reservation, this sunflower carries authentic southwestern lineage and reaches impressive heights of over 8 feet with multiple medium-sized blooms. The branched growth habit produces abundant 5- to 7-inch flowers rather than a single dominant head, giving you far more visual impact than conventional sunflowers. Its defining feature, narrow seeds, sets it apart botanically and makes it worth saving year after year for replanting.
As a flowering ornamental, the Havasupai Striped Sunflower serves as a striking garden focal point and cut flower. The branching growth habit and prolific medium-sized blooms provide abundant material for fresh arrangements. The narrow seeds can also be saved and replanted, making this variety valuable for seed savers interested in maintaining heirloom genetics.
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Direct sow seeds after the last frost date when soil temperatures consistently reach 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant seeds directly into the garden bed in full sun.
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“The Havasupai Striped Sunflower comes from the Havasupai Reservation located at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, where it has been grown as part of the community's agricultural tradition. This variety was collected and preserved through Native Seeds/SEARCH, a nonprofit seed bank and catalog dedicated to safeguarding the crops and seeds of indigenous peoples and traditional farmers throughout the Southwest. By growing this sunflower, you're directly supporting the continuation of Havasupai farming heritage and the work of seed preservation organizations committed to maintaining crop diversity.”